63 m. ago Niger Police Arrest 30 Over Thuggery, Criminal Acts During Maulud Procession In Minna

The Niger State Police Command has apprehended 30 individuals during the Maulud procession in Minna, accusing them of involvement in thuggery and other criminal activities. The arrests occurred on Saturday between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. at various locations across Minna, including Angwan-Sarki, Limawa, Angwan-Daji, New-Market, Sabon-Gari, Kuta Road, Obasanjo Complex, Ogbomosho Street, Lagos Street, […] The post Niger Police Arrest 30 Over Thuggery, Criminal Acts During Maulud Procession In Minna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO

Tribune Online Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Victor Isuku, said the police have the right to breakdown doors or enter through the ceiling to Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Army Executes 261 Operations, Police Arrest 1,950 Criminals In August — NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed that Nigeria’s security and regulatory agencies conducted major nationwide operations in August, resulting in hundreds of arrests, large-scale drug seizures, asset recoveries, and multiple convictions. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed the figures at the monthly joint security briefing in Abuja on Monday, describing the results as […]

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9 h. ago NOA: 1,950 arrested, 588 convicted in August security crackdown

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced that the Nigeria Police Force made 1,950 arrests and rescued 141 victims in read more NOA: 1,950 arrested, 588 convicted in August security crackdown

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9 h. ago EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured 588 convictions and recovered N21.06 billion in August. It also revealed that the Police Force  arrested 1,950 suspects and rescued 141 victims, in the same month. NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, who stated this at […] The post EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Anambra Police Bust Counterfeit Soft Drinks Factory, Arrest Suspect

The Anambra State Police Command has uncovered an illicit factory manufacturing counterfeit soft drinks in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state. During an operation by police officers from the Rapid Response Squad in Awkuzu, authorities discovered and dismantled a factory producing counterfeit beverages labeled as “Iyi Obeleagu Juice” and apprehended a suspect present […] The post Anambra Police Bust Counterfeit Soft Drinks Factory, Arrest Suspect appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Stop Proposed Salary Increase For Politicians, SERAP Tells Court

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to restrain the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) from acting on the proposed salary increase for political and public office holders in Nigeria. SERAP is also urging the court, in the suit which has not been assigned to […]

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43 h. ago I knew Sodiq was an armed robber but I didn’t join him — Suspect

Tribune Online I knew Sodiq was an armed robber but I didn’t join him — Suspect •I thought Sodiq had changed —Female suspect A dreaded criminal gang, in the habit of trailing victims seen with posh vehicles at clubs, malls or popular event centres to their homes or destinations in the bid to rob them in Ibadan, has been dismantled by operatives of Oyo State Police Command with the arrest of […] I knew Sodiq was an armed robber but I didn’t join him — Suspect Tribune Online

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52 h. ago UK Police arrest 300 at protest ground over Palestine action ban

Tribune Online UK Police arrest 300 at protest ground over Palestine action ban Over 500 supporters of Palestine Action, many aged over 60 were arrested in a single day last month. More than 100 people have since been charged for displaying support. UK Police arrest 300 at protest ground over Palestine action ban Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Court Orders Police To Arrest Bizman Over Alleged Misappropriation

A Magistrate Court in Gusau, Zamfara State, has issued a warrant for the arrest of businessman, Samson Davies, founder of Signature Advisory Limited, over allegations of misappropriation, criminal breach of trust and defamation. The arrest warrant seen by our reporter was issued against Mr Davies on July 29, 2025. Our investigation showed that Mr Davies […]

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3 d. ago Three Children Rescued As Police Foil Child Trafficking Attempt In Nasarawa, Arrest 22

Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have thwarted an attempt to traffic three children in the Mararaba area of Karu Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of a 22-year-old female suspect. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Friday in Lafia, the state capital. According to […] The post Three Children Rescued As Police Foil Child Trafficking Attempt In Nasarawa, Arrest 22-Year-Old Suspect appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Jigawa Police Arrest 2 Notorious Kidnappers, 156 Others For Various Offences

Jigawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected notorious kidnappers and 165 others over their alleged involvements in different offences. Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Dahiru Muhammad revealed this while briefing newsmen on the progress made in fighting crimes and drug abuse in the state in the last two months. CP Muhammad, however, […]

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3 d. ago Niger Police Arrest Suspects For Transformer Vandalism, Motorcycle Theft

The Niger State Police Command has apprehended two suspected electricity transformer thieves in the Minna region of the state. The operatives also took into custody two suspected motorcycle thieves in Suleja Local Government Area. The transformer thieves, 21-year-old Idris Garba and 28-year-old Saifullahi Alkasim—both from Alagbado, Minna—were caught while attempting to dismantle a transformer. READ […] The post Niger Police Arrest Suspects For Transformer Vandalism, Motorcycle Theft appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Oyo Police Arrest School Gatekeeper For Allegedly Defiling Four

The Oyo State Police Command has apprehended a 26-year-old school gatekeeper, Josiah Ayomide, over the alleged defilement of a four-year-old pupil at his school in Ibadan. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, disclosed the arrest on Thursday while briefing journalists at the Police headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan. He said the incident came to […] The post Oyo Police Arrest School Gatekeeper For Allegedly Defiling Four-Year-Old Pupil appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police nab suspected telecom mast thief, impound truck in Uyo 

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom state Police Command has arrested one suspected telecom mast thief identified as  Amisu Bala and impounded Izuzu truck used in conveying the stolen pieces of the mast in Uyo metropolis.  A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)  for Akwa Ibom DSP Timfon John and made available […] The post Police nab suspected telecom mast thief, impound truck in Uyo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Edo community cries out over incessant killings, kidnappings

…calls for urgent govt intervention From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja Ayen community in Uhumwode Local Government Areas of Edo state has called on the Edo State government to quench the fire of insecurity in their community. They also begged the Edo commissioner for Police to curb the unlawful arrest of their community leaders and […] The post Edo community cries out over incessant killings, kidnappings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 3 Suspected Fraudsters Arrested For Impersonating Security Personnel

The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspected fraudsters who allegedly defrauded a victim of N1,030,000 by impersonating security personnel. The suspects are Nasiru Adamu (30) from Sokoto State; Yusuf Sani (49) and Aliyu Yusu (25) both from Daura local government area of Katsina State. They were apprehended on September 2, 2025, at 1:30 […]

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4 d. ago Police harassment of Nigerian youth: A struggle for justice and dignity

Tribune Online Police harassment of Nigerian youth: A struggle for justice and dignity By Arewa Abimbola The Nigeria Police Force, established to serve and protect, has in many cases become an institution associated with intimidation, harassment, and extortion, especially of the youth population. For years, young Nigerians have faced the brunt of police brutality and oppression. This harassment is not just limited to physical abuse or arbitrary arrests, […] Police harassment of Nigerian youth: A struggle for justice and dignity Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Police Arrest 44 Suspects, Recover Ammunitions, Ransom In Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 44 suspected criminals for offences ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms in the last one month. The police, under the period under review also recovered exhibits such as mutilated human body, arms and ammunition, and N2.7m ransom money. Commissioner of Police in the state, […]

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4 d. ago Kwara: Police nab 14 criminal suspects, recover ammunition, N2.7m ransom in one month

Tribune Online Kwara: Police nab 14 criminal suspects, recover ammunition, N2.7m ransom in one month Kwara state Police command has arrested 44 criminal suspects and recovered exhibits such as mutilated human body, arms and ammunition Kwara: Police nab 14 criminal suspects, recover ammunition, N2.7m ransom in one month Tribune Online

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