38 m. ago Katsina: Police reject N1m bribe, arrest suspected car thieves

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Some officers of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested two suspected car thieves after declining to collect N1 million cash from the hoodlums over a stolen vehicle. A statement on Wednesday from the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, explained that the police apprehended the suspects during […] The post Katsina: Police reject N1m bribe, arrest suspected car thieves appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 m. ago Benue killings: Alia confirms arrest of 3 herdsmen as death toll rises to 11

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has announced the arrest of three suspected herdsmen in connection with the killing of innocent residents of Otobi Community, in Otupko Local Government Area of the state. This is just as the death toll from last night’s attack on Otobi has risen to 11, […] The post Benue killings: Alia confirms arrest of 3 herdsmen as death toll rises to 11 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Niger: EFCC seizes cars, fetish beads from 40 suspected internet fraudsters

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate, arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Bida and Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday, April 15. EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, reported that items recovered included three cars, eight power generating sets, one Hisense air conditioner, two […] The post Niger: EFCC seizes cars, fetish beads from 40 suspected internet fraudsters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Over 106 suspects arrested in first quarter of 2025 — Delta CP

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, has disclosed that over 106 suspects involved in various serious crimes were arrested by the command in the first quarter of the year. Olufemi disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Asaba, the state capital, stating that a total of Read More

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5 h. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Drugs, Arms In Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 157 suspects and recovered a large cache of drugs, firearms, and stolen property in a major crackdown on criminal activities across the state. The operation which spanned four weeks was part of the intensified efforts of the new Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori who assumed office on […]

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6 h. ago Korean Intelligence Service commends NDLEA on arrest of wanted drug baron, seeks suspect’s extradition

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Intelligence Service of South Korea (NIS) has praised the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for arresting 59-year-old drug baron Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff on February 12, ending his 17-year run smuggling illicit drugs worth billions of naira globally. The NDLEA’s Special Operations Unit apprehended Jeff at his hideout in […] The post Korean Intelligence Service commends NDLEA on arrest of wanted drug baron, seeks suspect’s extradition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Benue Killings: Gov Alia confirms arrest of three herdsmen as death toll rises to 11

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has announced the arrest of three suspected herdsmen in connection with the killing of innocent residents of Otobi community in Otupko local government area of the state. This is just as the death toll from last night attack on Otobi community has risen to […] The post Benue Killings: Gov Alia confirms arrest of three herdsmen as death toll rises to 11 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Katsina: Police reject N1 million bribe, arrest suspected car thieves

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Some officers from the Katsina State police command have arrested two suspected car thieves after declining to collect N1 million cash bribe from the hoodlums over a stolen vehicle. A statement on Wednesday from the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, explained that the police apprehended the suspects […] The post Katsina: Police reject N1 million bribe, arrest suspected car thieves appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Police dismantle gun smuggling ring in Kano, seize 19 rifles

The Kano Police Command has arrested 157 suspects involved in armed robbery, thuggery and other violent crimes within the last one month. The state police commissioner, Ibrahim Bakori made the disclosure during a news conference on Wednesday where he noted the achievements recorded since he assumed duty as CP in Kano State. He stated that Read More

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12 h. ago Korean Intelligence Service Hails NDLEA On Arrest Of Wanted Drug Baron, Seeks Extradition Of Suspect

The National Intelligence Service of the Republic of Korea (NIS) has commended Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), for its exceptional effort and professionalism in apprehending a wanted 59-year-old drug baron Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff whose 17 years of hiding in the dark to ship illicit drugs worth billions of naira across the world, was […]

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31 h. ago NSCDC Arrests Man For Allegedly Sodomising 2 Teenage Boys In Kwara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State has arrested a 45-year-old vehicle spare parts dealer, Ganiyu Kehinde, for allegedly engaging in acts of homosexuality. The NSCDC said the suspect was arrested for allegedly defiling two teenage boys in lpata-Oloje area of Ilorin, the state capital. The spokesman of the NSCDC in […]

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36 h. ago EFCC arraigns Chinese for giving false information, arrests 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo

The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a Chinese national, Liu Beixiang, also read more EFCC arraigns Chinese for giving false information, arrests 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo

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41 h. ago EFCC Arrests 19 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recovers Cars, Gadgets

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, Edo State. It was gathered that the suspects, which identities are yet to be revealed to public were apprehended in different locations in the state over the weekend. This was contained in a statement by EFCC’s Spokesman Dele Oyewale […] The post EFCC Arrests 19 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recovers Cars, Gadgets appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Police Arrest Herbalist Over Alleged Ritual Killing Of Teenager In Adamawa

Police operatives have arrested a herbalist and commenced an investigation over the alleged ritual killing of an 11-year-old boy in Kodomun village, Demsa local government area of Adamawa State. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the suspect, identified as Murtala Musa, was arrested in connection with the act. Nguroje said the incident was […]

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64 h. ago Police arrest Portable for alleged criminal defamation, threat to life

By Seyi Babalola Controversial musician, Habeb Okikiola Badmus, better known as Portable has been arrested by the Kwara State police for suspected criminal defamation and other related offences. The arrest was carried out in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday by command personnel acting on a plea by one Okunola Saheed, also known as ‘Osupa’. SP […] The post Police arrest Portable for alleged criminal defamation, threat to life appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 3 suspects arrested in Ibadan over hijacking of petrol truck

By Oluseye Ojo Operatives of Oyo State Police Command have arrested three persons, suspected ro be members of a criminal syndicate that masterminded the hijacking and diversion of a DAF truck, loaded with 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The suspects reportedly had hands in the hijacking of the tanker at a spot on […] The post 3 suspects arrested in Ibadan over hijacking of petrol truck appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Local Security Agents Nab Another Four Armed Travellers In Edo, Recover Firearms

Operatives of Edo State Security Network, have arrested four suspected armed travellers in Benin area of the State. In a statement on Saturday by Spokesman for the state’s Police Command, Moses Yamu, identified the suspects as Yusuf Abdulkarim, Mujaheed Garba, Shittu Idris, and Jamilu Habibu. Yamu noted that the arrested individuals were intercepted at Ikpoba […] The post Local Security Agents Nab Another Four Armed Travellers In Edo, Recover Firearms appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police Arrest 150 Suspected Criminals In Kano As CP Seeks Special Courts

No fewer than 150 suspects have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for alleged thuggery, illicit drug and unlawful possession of firearms. Police operatives also recovered 18 locally-made AK-47 rifles were since the assumption into office of the new Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori. CP Bakori who disclosed this also called on […]

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3 d. ago Military uncovers plot to establish ISWAP bases in Plateau, Bauchi

Troops under Operation Safe Haven have uncovered a plot by Islamic State West Africa Province to establish operational bases in Plateau and Bauchi states. According to a statement signed by OPSH’s media officer, Major Samson Zhakom, on Sunday, troops arrested two suspected ISWAP members during a sting operation on April 11 around the Yelwa area Read More

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4 d. ago (PICTORIAL) Petroleum smuggling: NSCDC arrests seven, impounds trucks

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has confirmed the arrest of seven suspects involved in unlawful dealings in petroleum products. According to a post via its X handle on Friday, the NSCDC said the operation was carried out by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad. The post added that the operation also led to Read More

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