20 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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55 h. ago Traditional Ruler Raises The Alarm Over Increasing Robbery Cases

The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, has raised the alarm over increasing armed robbery cases in some parts of the ancient town. As a result, the monarch charged the newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Johnson O. Adenola, to intensify efforts in tackling security challenges in Ogbomosoland. The monarch made this appeal […]

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2 d. ago Soun Expresses Concern Over Armed Robbery, Violent Herdsmen In Ogbomoso

The Soun of Ogbomoso in Oyo State, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye has expressed concern over the increasing cases of armed robbery and activities of destructive herdsmen in some parts of the town. The monarch, as a result, charged the new Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP Johnson Adenola to intensify efforts towards tackling security challenges […]

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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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7 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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8 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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8 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 How suspected robber raped my wife, threatened my family – Witness

A man, Japhet Akawe, on Wednesday, told an Ogun State High Court how a suspected armed robber, simply identified as Moses, raped his wife (name withheld) on a farm in the Sagamu area of the state. Akawe, who was testifying in an ongoing trial of Moses over alleged rape and armed robbery, before Justice O. 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 Akwa Ibom Poly Students Protest Killing Of Five Students By Robbers

Students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic staged a protest on Monday, condemning the rising incidents of armed robbery and violence that have resulted in the deaths of five fellow students within the past year. The protesters, who marched through the institution’s campus, demanded improved security measures to protect them from hoodlums. They also called on […] The post Akwa Ibom Poly Students Protest Killing Of Five Students By Robbers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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 Niger: Court discharges 26 alleged thieves over delayed prosecution

Tribune Online Niger: Court discharges 26 alleged thieves over delayed prosecution A Chief Magistrate Court in Minna has discharged and acquitted 26 suspects who were on trial for criminal conspiracy and being part of a gang of thieves. Niger: Court discharges 26 alleged thieves over delayed prosecution Tribune Online

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3 w. ago “Demonic possession” plea saves Nigerian man from UK deportation

A Nigerian criminal who has been convicted of armed robbery and crack cocaine dealing has been allowed to remain in the UK due to his belief that he is possessed by demons, The Telegraph reported on Sunday. The man, who was jailed for seven years in 2011 for carrying out an armed robbery on a Read More

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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 Eliminate Robbery Suspect, Recover Stolen Vehicles In Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command thwarted a robbery attempt, eliminating one armed robber and arresting another in separate operations across the state. SP Daniel Ndukwe, the command’s spokesman, said on Thursday in Enugu that police recovered one cut-to-size double-barrelled gun with three live cartridges, two stolen Toyota Corolla cars, and other incriminating materials. Mr Ndukwe […] The post Police Eliminate Robbery Suspect, Recover Stolen Vehicles In Enugu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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