26 h. ago Police Arrest 6 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover 4 Fabricated AK

The Kaduna State Police Command said on April 17, 2025, at about 1520hrs, credible intelligence was received from a reliable source regarding the presence of a suspected kidnapper taking refuge at Gida Abe in the State. Acting swiftly on the information, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Tafa Division immediately mobilised a surveillance team to […]

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46 h. ago Katsina Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers, Recover Illicit Substance Worth N3.5M

Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered a large quantity of tramadol tablets worth N3,500,000.00. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Abubakar Sadiq, on Thursday, disclosed that the suspects both made their confessions to security agents as investigation is ongoing. Sadiq added that the arrests were made, in the […] The post Katsina Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers, Recover Illicit Substance Worth N3.5M appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Police seize 2,084 Tramadol sachets, arrest suspects in Katsina

Katsina State Police Command has recovered 2,084 sachets of suspected tramadol tablets worth N3.5m from two suspected drug dealers. According to a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, on Thursday, the arrest is in its bid to curb substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state. “On March 20th, 2025, Read More

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3 d. ago NSCDC uncovers five illegal crude oil dumps in Abuja, arrests seven

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered five illegal crude oil dumps in the Jahi/Katampe axis of Abuja. This is contained in a statement issued by the NSCDC Spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, on Thursday in Abuja. The corps also confirmed the arrest of seven suspects linked to the illegal crude oil production and distribution. Read More

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3 d. 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 d. ago Plateau killings: Police arrest key suspects, gov bans night grazing

The police on Wednesday said two key suspects have been arrested in connection with attacks on Plateau communities, leaving over 100 persons death, houses razed and many displaced. In response to the relentless attacks, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday, announced a restriction on night grazing and a ban on transportation of cattle by Read More

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. ago Treat abuse as serious criminal offence, not private family matter – Stakeholders urge security agencies

By John Ogunsemore Security agencies in the country have been charged to treat issues of domestic abuse as serious criminal offences rather than private family matters. This was part of resolutions and recommendations made at Nigeria’s first Men-Only Townhall Meeting held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Tuesday. A copy of the communique released […] The post Treat abuse as serious criminal offence, not private family matter – Stakeholders urge security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Hundreds facing witchcraft accusations in Ghana need protection – Amnesty

Hundreds of people suspected of witchcraft in Ghana, especially older women, face rampant human rights abuses including murder, Amnesty International said Monday, asking the government to criminalise accusations and ritual attacks. In 2023, the Ghanaian parliament passed a bill making it a criminal offence to declare, accuse, name, or label someone as a witch but Read More

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6 d. 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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7 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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8 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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9 d. ago Security Agents Kill 5 Suspected Bandits, Arrest 3 Informants In Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command in partnership with the military, Department of State Services (DSS), Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), and local vigilantes have killed five suspected bandits and arrested three suspected informants during coordinated security operations. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, in a press statement disclosed […]

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1 week ago Police Arrest Suspect As Cultists Clash At Rivers University

The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a suspect after a clash between rival cult groups at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Iwofe, in the Rumulomeni area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Reports indicate that members of the suspected Vikings and Black Axe cult groups were fighting for control of territory on the campus, resulting […] The post Police Arrest Suspect As Cultists Clash At Rivers University appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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