4 d. ago Cultism: Police nab suspected killer of three vigilantes, 15 others in Edo

Tribune Online Cultism: Police nab suspected killer of three vigilantes, 15 others in Edo "One Bello Salami (33 years), member of the Maphite Confraternity who was fingered in the recent killing of three vigilante members Cultism: Police nab suspected killer of three vigilantes, 15 others in Edo Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Oyo: Police arrest five, recover N4.6m ransom in kidnap case

Tribune Online Oyo: Police arrest five, recover N4.6m ransom in kidnap case Recovered from them was a cash sum of ₦4,618,700 million, which was part of the ransom collected from the victim's family. Oyo: Police arrest five, recover N4.6m ransom in kidnap case Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Cultism: Police arrest suspected killer of three vigilante members, 15 others in Edo

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Police Command, yesterday, announced the arrest of a suspected cultist linked to the killing of three vigilante members in the State.   Besides, the Command said its operatives arrested 15 other suspects and recovered firearms and ammunition from them. Spokesman of the Command, Moses Yamu, who disclosed in a […] The post Cultism: Police arrest suspected killer of three vigilante members, 15 others in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Cultism: Police Arrest Suspected Killer Of Vigilantes, 15 Others In Edo

Edo State Police Command on Friday said it has arrested a 33-year-old Bello Salami, suspected to be a member of Maphite Confraternity, over his connection with the killing of three vigilante members in Edo State. The Command also said 15 other suspects were arrested during raids at different criminal hideouts, while firearms and ammunition were […]

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8 d. ago Police arrest one over killing of three vigilante members in Edo

Tribune Online Police arrest one over killing of three vigilante members in Edo The Police Command in Edo State has arrested one Bello Salami, a suspected member of the Maphite confraternity, over his alleged involvement in the killing of three members of the State Security Corps over the weekend in Benin. Police arrest one over killing of three vigilante members in Edo Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Police Arrest 5 Suspected Cattle Rustlers, Armed Robbers In Yobe

The Yobe State Police Command has apprehended five (5) persons accused of armed robbery at Mashio, Fune local government area of Yobe State. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Dungus Abdulkarim in a statement said on June 30, 2025, at about 1:30pm, Damagum Divisional Police Headquarters received credible intelligence about suspected cattle rustlers […]

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9 d. ago Imo Police Arrest Mastermind Of Child Kidnap Syndicate, Rescue 12 Minors

The Imo State Police Command has arrested one Ann Ngozi Enyenwa for running a child kidnapping and trafficking syndicate and rescued 12 minors. The 42-year-old suspect, Enyenwa, hails from Umudim Ohekelem in the Ngor-Okpala local government area of Imo State. She was arrested on June 20th during an intelligence-led stop-and-search operation along the busy Owerri-Aba […]

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2 w. ago Oyo: Police arrest 11 suspects over kidnap, murder cases in Ilero town

Tribune Online Oyo: Police arrest 11 suspects over kidnap, murder cases in Ilero town The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Johnson Adenola, has announced that 11 suspects are currently in custody in connection with the kidnapping of two women and the murder of a farmer in Ilero Town, Kajola Local Government Area, over two consecutive days. Oyo: Police arrest 11 suspects over kidnap, murder cases in Ilero town Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Troops arrest 8 kidnap suspects in Ilorin, rescue 2 hostages

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Nigerian army said its troops on internal security operations in Kwara State have arrested eight kidnappers and rescued two kidnapped victims. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Stephen Nwankwo, who made this known, said the troops of 22 Armoured Brigade, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Patigi, arrested […] The post Troops arrest 8 kidnap suspects in Ilorin, rescue 2 hostages appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Troops arrest eight kidnap suspects, rescue victims in Kwara

Tribune Online Troops arrest eight kidnap suspects, rescue victims in Kwara Troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade, deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Patigi, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, have successfully conducted a coordinated raid on a suspected kidnappers’ enclave. Troops arrest eight kidnap suspects, rescue victims in Kwara Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Police Uncover Underground Den Of Kidnappers, Arrest 2 Suspects In Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command, on Thursday, disclosed that its men have uncovered a deep pit located inside a building in a forest suspected to be a den where kidnap victims were kept. The Police also confirmed the arrest of suspected kidnappers and recovered dangerous weapons from the suspects. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), […]

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3 w. ago Edo Police Arrest Three Kidnap Suspects After Receiving Ransom

Operatives of Edo State Police Command have arrested three kidnapping suspects, who had collected millions of naira as ransom from 11 victims between January and April 2025. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Moses Yamu on Wednesday, disclosed that the kidnapping syndicate had been terrorizing Benin City and its environs. Moses also identified the […] The post Edo Police Arrest Three Kidnap Suspects After Receiving Ransom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago How 5 farm workers killed their employer in Edo after collecting his N900,000

From Tony Osauzo, Benin A 56-year-old farmer, Henry Oyagbomwan, has been reportedly killed and buried in a shallow grave by five of his farm workers in Igueze village in Ovia North-East Local Government, Edo State. Police sources said the workers killed their employer after he sold pineapple worth N900,000 at his farm in Igueze village […] The post How 5 farm workers killed their employer in Edo after collecting his N900,000 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Edo Govt to tap into $7 billion annual remittances by Edo Diasporans for structured economic growth

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Governor Monday Okpebholo’s led administration, yesterday, announced its commitment to formalizing $7 billion annual remittances from its global diaspora into a visionary and transformative policy framework implemented by the Edo State Diaspora Agency to usher in a new era of engagement and empowerment for Edo State’s global diaspora. Press Secretary […] The post Edo Govt to tap into $7 billion annual remittances by Edo Diasporans for structured economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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