12 h. ago Cult war escalates in Bayelsa, heavy shooting in Yenagoa, 4 killed

•Police arrest 17 suspects   From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa There are no signs of peace amid the raging cult war in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, and other parts of the state. The dire situation worsened over the weekend with four reported deaths and heavy shooting in Yenagoa. According to investigations, two fresh graduates were […] The post Cult war escalates in Bayelsa, heavy shooting in Yenagoa, 4 killed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Bandits Kill Retired Teacher, Abduct Wife, 2 Others In Zamfara

Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a retired secondary school teacher and the abduction of his wife along with two other women. The victims were attacked last Sunday by bandits at the staff quarters of Government Secondary School, Tsafe, in Zamfara State. The bandits the stormed staff quarters at about 3:45am on […]

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19 h. ago Cult war escalates in Bayelsa, four killed, police arrest 17

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A deadly cult war in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, has claimed four lives amid heavy shootings over the weekend. Two Niger Delta University graduates awaiting NYSC call-up were hacked to death in Gbarantoru, one person was killed in Amarata, and another died in Swali on Sunday morning. In Gbarantoru, assailants arrived in a […] The post Cult war escalates in Bayelsa, four killed, police arrest 17 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Police Nab 17 Suspected Cultists Over Killing Of 2 In Bayelsa

Seventeen suspected cultists were apprehended along the Tombia-Amasoma Road in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State over their alleged involvement in the killing of two graduates of the Niger Delta University in renewed cult attack. Among those arrested were four suspected cyber fraudsters popularly known as the ‘Yahoo Boys’ for allegedly sponsoring the killings of the two graduates. […]

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5 d. ago Bayelsa police confirm cult leader Omubo killed in leadership struggle

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed that Olotu Wanemi Omubo, leader of the notorious Bobos cult group, was killed by members of his own group in a bid to seize leadership. Omubo, a Nembe indigene from Nembe Local Government Area and a Phase 2 beneficiary of the Presidential Amnesty Programme […] The post Bayelsa police confirm cult leader Omubo killed in leadership struggle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Jigawa Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Father To Death

Operatives of Jigawa State Police Command have apprehended one Muhammad Salisu for allegedly killing his biological father, Salisu Abubakar in the Gwaram Local Government area of the state. It was gathered that the incident happened on Monday night at Bakin Kasuwa Quarters, Sara District, Gwaram LGA. Confirming the incident in a statement Spokesman for Jigawa […] The post Jigawa Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Father To Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Police rescue 2 kidnap victims, arrest 9 suspects, kill 3 bandits in nationwide crackdown

The Nigeria Police Force has said that it rescued two kidnapped victims, arrested nine suspected kidnappers, and neutralized three bandits read more Police rescue 2 kidnap victims, arrest 9 suspects, kill 3 bandits in nationwide crackdown

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7 d. ago Police Raid Bandits’ Hideouts, Kill 3, Rescue 2 Kidnap Victims

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has raided the hideouts of bandits and kidnappers across the country, killing three, rescuing two victims and arresting nine suspected kidnappers. On May 3, 2025, acting on credible intelligence, Police operatives attached to the Benue State command engaged in a gun battle with a group of bandits suspected to be […]

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8 d. ago Police Nab 2 Suspected Cult Leaders, Female Informant In Akwa Ibom

The anti-cult operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have averted a bloody rival cult war, apprehending two gang leaders of the Ku Klux Klans (KKK) confraternity and one female accomplice suspected to be their girlfriend and informant. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Timfon John who addressed Journalists in Uyo […]

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1 week ago Lagos Police Nab Eight Suspected Cult Members Over Alleged Killings In Yabatech

Operatives of Lagos State Police Command have arrested eight suspected cult members, said to have involved in several killings within Yaba College of Technology and its environs. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin said that the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation, which took place on April 29, 2025. Hundeyin identified the suspects […] The post Lagos Police Nab Eight Suspected Cult Members Over Alleged Killings In Yabatech appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nduagu Amagu Killing; Police Confirm Arrest Of Suspects, Say Investigation Ongoing

The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some persons following the crisis that erupted at Ndiagu Amagu in Ikwo local government area of the state which led to the death of one Nwoyike Ugbaloke while others sustained various degrees of injuries. Confirming the arrest, the police public relations officer (PPRO) SP Joshua […]

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1 week ago Murder: Why I didn’t report Ataga’s death to police – Chidinma

By John Ogunsemore Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the murder of CEO of Super TV, Michael Ataga, on Monday told a Lagos State High Court that she did not report the incident to the police because she feared being wrongly accused of killing him. Chidinma, a 300-level student of the University of Lagos, is […] The post Murder: Why I didn’t report Ataga’s death to police – Chidinma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Vigilante Killed As Edo Police Rescue Six From Kidnappers’ Dens

Six kidnapped victims were rescued by the Edo State Police Command on Friday during a coordinated operation that, unfortunately, claimed the life of a vigilante. Moses Yamu, the command spokesman, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday. Yamu stated that the victims were rescued from various locations and on separate days. READ MORE: Navy […] The post Vigilante Killed As Edo Police Rescue Six From Kidnappers’ Dens appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Edo APC Renews Call For Arrest Of Police Inspector’s Killers

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has renewed calls on the Inspector- General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, to ensure that those behind the killing of the late Inspector Akor Onuh are arrested and brought to justice. Onuh, an orderly attached to Governor Monday Okpebholo, was murdered on July 18, 2024, near the Benin […]

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2 w. ago Easter tragedy: Gombe Police set to prosecute truck friver for killing 5 during procession

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed plans to arraign a truck driver accused of killing five people during an Easter procession in Billiri Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The tragic incident occurred when a truck lost control and rammed into a group of Christian worshippers participating in a […] The post Easter tragedy: Gombe Police set to prosecute truck friver for killing 5 during procession appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago One year after: Edo APC demands justice, calls for arrest of killers of Inspector Akor Onuh

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Nearly one year after, the Chairmam of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, yesterday, raised the alarm that the killers of Inspector Akor Onuh, the police orderly attached to the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, were walking freely without prosecution. In a statement […] The post One year after: Edo APC demands justice, calls for arrest of killers of Inspector Akor Onuh appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Two Officers Injured As Police Neutralise Most Wanted Armed Robber In Kano

At least two officers have been hospitalized, while one suspect killed in a clash between operatives of Kano State Police Command and some hoodlums, said to be armed robbers in the state. In a statement on Wednesday by Spokesman for the state’s Police Command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed that security agents responded to a distress call […] The post Two Officers Injured As Police Neutralise Most Wanted Armed Robber In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police nuetralise 4 kidnapers who killed bizman after ransom collection

From Tony John Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command has shot dead four  suspected kidnappers who killed their victim after collecting ransom from his family. The command said it  has made significant progress in an earlier report regarding the unfortunate kidnap and subsequent murder of Mr.  Hope Georgewill, the CEO of HMG Attitude Ltd. […] The post Police nuetralise 4 kidnapers who killed bizman after ransom collection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police gun down 4 killers of Rivers businessman, after collecting N2m ransom

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command said it has made significant progress in an earlier report regarding the unfortunate kidnap and subsequent murder of Mr. Hope Georgewill, the Chief Executive Officer of HMG Attitude Ltd. Late Georgewill was abducted alongside two others on March 26, 2025, along the Cotton Channel, Bakana […] The post Police gun down 4 killers of Rivers businessman, after collecting N2m ransom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Probe Killing Of Comfort Omoge’s Grandson By Scavenger In Ondo

Following the tragic death of Prince OgoOluwa Omoge, grandson of the late music icon, Comfort Omoge, the Ondo State Police Command said it has commenced an investigation into the incident. LEADERSHIP gathered that the incident reportedly occurred on Friday along the Ayeka/Igbokoda Expressway in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area. While it was gathered that a […]

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