3 h. ago Gombe Police Arrest Terrorist Contractor, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Gombe State Police Command have arrested one Joseph Babari, contracted to cause mayhem in Plateau State. It was gathered that the suspect, confessed that he had been hired by one Isah to fight in Bokos Local Government Area of Plateau State for a fee of N180,000 over two months. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that […] The post Gombe Police Arrest Terrorist Contractor, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. 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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19 h. ago Police nab suspected robbers, cultists planning attack in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three suspected robbers and cultists along the Calabar-Itu Road axis, near Uyo, read more Police nab suspected robbers, cultists planning attack in Akwa Ibom

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23 h. ago Edo Police Nab 95 Suspected Cult Members, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Edo State Police Command have arrested 95 suspected cult members during some operations across various parts of the state. It was gathered that the suspects were members of the notorious Maphites, Eiye, and Aye confraternities, disturbing the peace of the state. In a statement on Friday by the Command’s Spokesman, Moses Yamu, disclosed […] The post Edo Police Nab 95 Suspected Cult Members, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Niger Police Nab Two Suspects For Stealing Plasma TV, Aluminium Pots

Operatives of Niger State Police Command have arrested two suspected thieves for allegedly stealing a 35 inches plasma TV, one remote control, and two aluminum pots. In a statement on Friday by the Command’s Spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed that the arrested individuals were apprehended on the 30th of April, 2025, in the Brighter area of […] The post Niger Police Nab Two Suspects For Stealing Plasma TV, Aluminium Pots appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. 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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5 d. ago Truck Crushes 2 Police Officers To Death At UNIBEN Gate In Edo

Two police officers have died on the spot after being crushed by a moving truck at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) main gate in Benin City, Edo State. Videos making the rounds on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday have suggested that the officers were operating at the busy Ugbowo campus gate when […]

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7 d. ago Akwa Ibom Police Raid Storage Facility, Nab One Suspect, Recover Guns

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have busted a storage facility where dangerous weapons are being kept and recovered some firearms in the Ikot Ekpene local government area of the state. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesperson, Timfon John, on Saturday, disclosed that a joint operation led by security agents resulted in the […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Raid Storage Facility, Nab One Suspect, Recover Guns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. ago Sokoto Police Arrest Suspected Terrorists, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Sokoto State Police Command have arrested some individuals, suspected to be terrorists in the state. In a statement on Friday, by Spokesman for the command, Ahmed Rufai, disclosed that security agents from the State Intelligence Department apprehended one Bello Ibrahim, popularly known as Bello Currency, and four others. Ahmed identified the remaining suspects […] The post Sokoto Police Arrest Suspected Terrorists, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. 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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9 d. ago Edo community raises concern over herdsmen activities, wants DPO transferred

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The inhabitants of Agbede community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State have raised the concern over the spate of kidnapping and killing in the community and its surrounding villages by suspected herdsmen. The community in their protest match to draw the attention of the Inspector General of Police, […] The post Edo community raises concern over herdsmen activities, wants DPO transferred appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police nab suspected land grabbers with guns, charms in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspected land grabbers who attempted to attack homeowners at Wood Island Estate in the Ishawo area of Ikorodu in Lagos State. PUNCH Metro reported that about 100 houses were demolished after the suspected land grabbers invaded the estate last year. Another attempt made by the thugs on Read More

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2 w. ago Uromi 16: Edo police chief calms tensions, vows no reprisal attacks

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The new Edo State Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, has assured that there will be no reprisal attacks arising from the killing of the 16 hunters in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. The police chief gave the assurance during his visit to the Nigeria Union […] The post Uromi 16: Edo police chief calms tensions, vows no reprisal attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kano Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs, Dangerous Weapons (Pictures)

Operatives of Kano State Police Command have arrested 157 suspects involved in armed robbery and thuggery. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Ibrahim Bakori on Wednesday, disclosed that some dangerous weapons and suspected tramadol tablets valued at over N150 million were recovered from the criminal elements. Bakori said that the firearms, which were allegedly […] The post Kano Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs, Dangerous Weapons (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Men caught with firearms in Edo are Kano hunters, not herdsmen – Police

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed that the four men apprehended with weapons in the state were hunters from Kano State, not armed herders, as had been claimed on social media. According to a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Moses Joel Yamu, on Saturday night, the four individuals — Yusuf Abdulkarim, Mujaheed Garba, […] The post Men caught with firearms in Edo are Kano hunters, not herdsmen – Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Local Security Group Storm Edo Streets, Protest Police Seizure Of Guns

Some Vigilante members in Uromi, Edo State, have taken to the streets to protest against the collection of their guns by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika The development is coming, following a recent killing of northern travellers that were gruesomely murdered and set ablaze by angry mob in March, 2025. Meanwhile, speaking on […] The post Local Security Group Storm Edo Streets, Protest Police Seizure Of Guns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Local Security Agents Nab Suspected Notorious Gang Members In Benue Community

At least three persons, suspected to be members of a notorious five-man gang, allegedly terrorising Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State have been arrested by local security agents. It was gathered that the arrests were made through the efforts of local security agencies on Sunday at Ogoli Ugboju community. READ MORE: Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial […] The post Local Security Agents Nab Suspected Notorious Gang Members In Benue Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police nab three suspected kidnappers following Benue passengers’ abduction

Security operatives have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday around Ogoli-Ugboju in the local government area. The arrests come after residents of Otukpo town held a protest last Tuesday, demanding action against the rising insecurity in the area and nearby communities. In response, Read More

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