9 h. ago Police nab 2,141 suspects, recover N106m stolen properties in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command said on Friday that it has within the first three months of the year arrested 2,141 suspects for various criminal offences ranging from armed robbery to rape and cultism, among others. The command said that within this same period, it has prosecuted 1530 suspects, secured 62 convictions, and recovered properties, Read More

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37 h. ago Police Arrest Man For Alleged Assault, Vandalism Of Gas Station In Edo

The Edo State Police Command on Thursday said a suspect, simply known as ‘Biggy’ has been taken into custody over his alleged involvement in assaulting a gas station attendant and destruction of dispense machines at Ewato community in Esan South East local government area of the state. Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Moses Yamu who […]

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4 d. ago Police arrest 2,341 suspects for various criminal activities nationwide

Tribune Online Police arrest 2,341 suspects for various criminal activities nationwide According to him, "the Force recorded the arrest of 602 armed robbery suspects, 385 kidnapping suspects, 557 Murder/homicide suspects, 215 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 286 rape suspects, 276 suspected cultists, recovery of 333 various firearms, 6422 ammunition of various calibres. Police arrest 2,341 suspects for various criminal activities nationwide Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Police Arrest Nine Suspected Thieves In Gombe, Recover Stolen Items

Gombe State Police Command has arrested nine suspects in connection with armed robbery, thuggery, and substance abuse in the state. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Buhari Abdullahi on Friday, disclosed that security agents also recovered several stolen items, including phones, ATM cards, and cash from the suspected criminals. Abdullahi reaffirmed the command’s commitment […] The post Police Arrest Nine Suspected Thieves In Gombe, Recover Stolen Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police arrest two for cultism, robbery in Anambra, recover weapons

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged involvement in cultism and armed robbery, recovering a pump-action gun, a battle axe, and two suspected stolen phones in the process. Spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, adding that the suspects would be charged to court Read More

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6 d. ago Gombe: Police nab nine suspects for criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, others

Tribune Online Gombe: Police nab nine suspects for criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, others Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects conspired to rob their victims using a sharp knife. They stole a Redmi Android phone valued at N150,000, a Tecno Android phone valued at N100,000, three ATM cards (Access Bank, Ecobank, and GTBank), and N3,000 in cash. Gombe: Police nab nine suspects for criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, others Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Police arrest 10 suspects for kidnapping, armed robbery in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested five suspected kidnappers, including two ladies, in Gabasswa Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement on Friday. He said the suspects were arrested following a report of a kidnapping incident from a Read More

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7 d. ago PICTORIAL: Kano Police Arrest 10 Suspects For Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Recover N4.8m Cash, Arms, Ammunition

In compliance with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to all Police Commands and Formations to develop an action plan aimed at minimising crimes, the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, upon assumption of duty on March 17, 2025, re-jigged the Command’s Intelligence and Operational capabilities, and […]

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9 d. ago Police Arrest Six Suspected Kidnappers In Edo, Recover Firearms

The Edo State Police Command has apprehended six individuals suspected of kidnapping, along with cash allegedly obtained from their operations. Moses Yamu, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Tuesday that several weapons and ammunition were recovered from the suspects within 48 hours. He stated that the arrests and recoveries took place in multiple […] The post Police Arrest Six Suspected Kidnappers In Edo, Recover Firearms appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Firearms recovered as police arrest six suspected kidnappers in Edo

The Edo State Police Command on Tuesday said it had arrested six suspected kidnappers with cash suspected to be proceeds from kidnapping activities. The command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, in a statement on Tuesday, also said some arms and ammunition were recovered from the suspects in the last 48 hours. He disclosed that the arrests and Read More

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1 week ago Edo: Police arrest four suspects over armed robbery, kidnapping

Tribune Online Edo: Police arrest four suspects over armed robbery, kidnapping Yamu revealed that the suspects were arrested in Edo North Senatorial District, adding that several ammunition were recovered from the suspects. Edo: Police arrest four suspects over armed robbery, kidnapping Tribune Online

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1 week ago Police Arrest Two Suspected Motorcycle Robbers Recover In Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has apprehended two notorious armed robbery suspects and retrieved two stolen motorcycles. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, stated that the suspects were apprehended after a tip-off and a detailed investigation. In a statement released on Sunday in Dutse, the state capital, the PPRO said the first incident […] The post Police Arrest Two Suspected Motorcycle Robbers Recover In Jigawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Imo Police Nab Eight Suspected Armed Robbers, Confiscate Weapons

The Imo Police Command has arrested eight individuals suspected of armed robbery in the state. According to a statement from Imo police spokesperson Henry Okoye, the suspects were captured on Monday at various sites in Avu, Irete, Okuku, Ihiagwa, and Obinze in Owerri west LGA. “The suspects are currently undergoing intensive investigation to determine their […] The post Imo Police Nab Eight Suspected Armed Robbers, Confiscate Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police Kill 7 Suspected Kidnappers, 9 Armed Robbers In Abuja

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force killed seven (7) suspected kidnappers and nine (9) armed robbery suspects in the last two months. LEADERSHIP gathered that police operatives arrested 300 suspects and recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and illicit substances between January 1 and February 28, 2025. […]

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3 w. ago Catholic Priest, Seminarian Abducted In Edo As Police Kill 1, Arrest 4 Suspects

The Edo State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the kidnap of Rev. Father Philip Ekeli and Seminarian Peter Andrew by suspected herders at St. Peter Catholic Church in Ivukwa, Etsako East local government area of the state. Spokesman of the Command, Moses Yamu, in a statement said that an unnamed suspect was neutralised, and the […]

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3 w. ago Priest, seminarian kidnapped in Edo as Police kill one, arrest four suspects

Tribune Online Priest, seminarian kidnapped in Edo as Police kill one, arrest four suspects The Catholic Diocese of Auchi on Tuesday announced that a priest attached to its St. Peter Catholic Church, Iviukhua-Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Rev. Fr. Philip Ekweli, was kidnapped at the Priest's Rectory on Monday. Priest, seminarian kidnapped in Edo as Police kill one, arrest four suspects Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Police Nab Armed Robbery Suspect In Military Uniform In Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a member of an armed robbery syndicate, which operates in military uniform along Abuja-Keffi Road and part of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A statement by the command’s public relations officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, on Sunday in Lafia, said the suspect was arrested by operatives attached to Angwan […]

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3 w. ago Police arrest five for robbery, kidnapping, others in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested five suspects linked to crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms. In a press statement released on Sunday, the spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that the suspects were apprehended in separate operations. He added that a locally made Beretta pistol and Read More

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4 w. ago Police arrest five suspects over killing of four Edo farmers

The Edo State Police Command on Friday said it has arrested five suspects who were allegedly involved in the killings of farmers in two separate communities in the State. Recall that two persons were killed in Eware Community in  Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State  on Thursday by suspected Fulani  herdsmen, and two Read More

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4 w. ago Enugu police foil robbery, kill suspect, recover stolen cars

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has successfully repelled an armed robbery attack, neutralised one suspect, arrested a car theft suspect, and recovered stolen vehicles, firearms, and other incriminating exhibits in multiple operations across the state. In a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, the police detailed the […] The post Enugu police foil robbery, kill suspect, recover stolen cars appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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