60 h. ago DSS Rescues Two Kidnapped Kaduna Pastors, Arrests Three Suspects

The suspects are also involved in arms and ammunition courier, and they operate along the Kwara–Niger–Katsina–Kaduna axis. The post DSS Rescues Two Kidnapped Kaduna Pastors, Arrests Three Suspects appeared first on Channels Television.

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61 h. ago DSS rescues kidnapped pastors, arrests three arms couriers in Niger

DSS operatives in Niger State have rescued two kidnapped pastors and a church member, while also arresting three suspects involved in arms courier services Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-rescues-kidnapped-pastors-arrests-three-arms-couriers-in-niger/

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6 d. ago Police arrest ten suspected armed robbers, drug peddlers in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command announces ten recent arrests targeting armed robbery, drug trafficking, theft, and cattle rustling across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-ten-suspected-armed-robbers-drug-peddlers-in-jigawa/

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7 d. ago Police arrest armed robbery suspects, recover rifles in Nasarawa

Police operatives in Nasarawa State have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered firearms following a late-night intelligence-led operation in read more Police arrest armed robbery suspects, recover rifles in Nasarawa

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1 week ago Police recover three stolen vehicles, arrest five suspects in Kano

The Kano Police Command successfully recovered three stolen vehicles and arrested five suspects linked to armed robbery and motor vehicle theft in the stat Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-three-stolen-vehicles-arrest-five-suspects-in-kano/

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1 week ago Banditry: Police Free Six Vigilantes Arrested By Army In Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the receipt and subsequent release of six vigilante members who were earlier arrested by personnel of the Nigerian Army in Edo State. The command, in a statement on Tuesday by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the vigilantes, who were arrested along the Auchi–Ikpeshi Road […] The post Banditry: Police Free Six Vigilantes Arrested By Army In Kwara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Soldiers foil armed robbery on Abuja–Kaduna Highway, arrest suspect

Nigerian Army troops foiled an armed robbery on the Abuja-Kaduna Highway after a distress call, arresting one suspect and securing the area for travelers. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-foil-armed-robbery-on-abuja-kaduna-highway-arrest-suspect/

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1 week ago Army hands over six vigilantes arrested in Edo to police in Kwara

The Nigerian Army handed over six vigilantes arrested in Edo State to the Kwara police, who later released them after confirming their legitimacy. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-hands-over-six-vigilantes-arrested-in-edo-to-police-in-kwara/

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2 w. ago Army busts criminal gang in Delta, recovers arms, ammunition

Nigerian Army troops bust a notorious criminal gang in Delta State, arresting several suspects and recovering a large cache of arms and ammunition. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-busts-criminal-gang-in-delta-recovers-arms-ammunition/

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2 w. ago Army arrests coordinator, 13 others involved in Maiduguri mosque blast

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has identified Shariff Umar as the principal coordinator of recent suicide bombing activities and read more Army arrests coordinator, 13 others involved in Maiduguri mosque blast

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2 w. ago Community Protests Worsening Insecurity In Kogi West As LG Chairman Sues For Calm

Some indigenes and residents of Kabba-Bunu local government area, on Friday, staged a protest over worsening insecurity in the Western Senatorial District of Kogi State. The protest was coming few days after the President of Bunu Development Association (BDA), Pastor Kolawole Johnson Folorunsho, disclosed that over 70 people kidnapped from the area by armed bandits […]

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2 w. ago Police Nab 928 Suspects For Kidnapping, Child Trafficking In Imo

The Imo State Police Command has revealed that 928 suspects were arrested for various offences including kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and child trafficking last year. According to the police, nine kidnapped persons and seven stolen children were rescued and reunited with their families. This was made known by the Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, […]

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2 w. ago Police Fault Army Over Claim Of Suicide Bomber’s Arrest In Borno

The Borno State Police Command has faulted reports credited to the Nigerian Army claiming to have arrested a suspected suicide bomber in the state, insisting that the operation was carried out solely by the Police, and that no active improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered. Recall that on Tuesday, the Nigerian Army announced the arrest […]

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2 w. ago Troops Nab 19 Suspected Oil Thieves, Destroy 22 Bunkering Hubs In Niger Delta

Troops of 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have arrested 19 suspected oil thieves, dismantled 22 illegal refining and bunkering hubs and recovered over 180,000 litres of stolen petroleum products worth over ₦150 million across the Niger Delta. Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Jonah Danjuma stated that the operations were conducted […]

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2 w. ago Army sustain operations in Niger Delta, deactivate 22 illegal bunkering hubs

Soldiers of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have sustained operations in the Niger Delta, leading to the arrest of 19 read more Army sustain operations in Niger Delta, deactivate 22 illegal bunkering hubs

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2 w. ago Army Arrests 19 Oil Thieves, Destroys 22 Illegal Bunkering Sites Across Niger Delta

According to a release, the operations were conducted between November 23 and December 28, 2025, with troops working “in close synergy with other security agencies to deny criminal elements freedom of action across the Niger Delta.” The post Army Arrests 19 Oil Thieves, Destroys 22 Illegal Bunkering Sites Across Niger Delta appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Army arrests 19 oil thieves, destroys 22 illegal sites in N’Delta

Nigerian Army troops arrest 19 suspects in a major crackdown on Niger Delta oil theft, destroying 22 illegal refining sites and recovering stolen oil. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-arrests-19-oil-thieves-destroys-22-illegal-sites-in-ndelta/

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3 w. ago Katsina Police Arrest 20 Suspects Over Rape, Armed Robbery, Others

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 20 suspects over alleged rape and other criminal offences in a sustained effort to curb crime across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Katsina, with details presented by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP […]

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3 w. ago Police arrest notorious armed robbery suspect, ‘Abba Fiya’, in Kano

Kano State Police Command has arrested a notorious armed robbery suspect, Abba Aliyu, popula

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4 w. ago Police arrest five robbers posing as vigilante operatives in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested five suspected armed robbers who posed as vigilante operatives to rob passengers in a shuttle bus. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-five-robbers-posing-as-vigilante-operatives-in-anambra/

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