9 h. ago One injured as armed robbers attack Mokola roundabout in Ibadan

Tribune Online One injured as armed robbers attack Mokola roundabout in Ibadan Reports indicate that the robbers fired shots into the air to intimidate the traders and passersby, facilitating their operation. One injured as armed robbers attack Mokola roundabout in Ibadan Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Suspected Armed Robbers Attack Popular Ibadan Market, Cart Away Valuables, Injure Three Traders

There was panic in Ibadan, Oyo State, when some gunmen, suspected to armed rubbers invaded Mokola Community. It was gathered that three persons sustained varying degrees of injuries following the unfortunate event on Wednesday morning. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the incident occurred at approximately 11:30 am when a group of armed robbers stormed a shop, […] The post Suspected Armed Robbers Attack Popular Ibadan Market, Cart Away Valuables, Injure Three Traders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police Arrest Seven Teenagers Over Alleged Robbery In Adamawa

Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended seven young persons for allegedly belonging to a notorious gang, called ‘Shila Boys’. It was gathered that the arrested individual were accused to be involving in armed robbery events, in some areas of the state. In a statement by Spokesman for the state’s Police Command, Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed that […] The post Police Arrest Seven Teenagers Over Alleged Robbery In Adamawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago IGP confab: Harvest of arrests as Enugu police nab 288 suspects

Enugu State Police Command has arrested over 288 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers, cultists, rapists and child traffickers, rescuing 36 victims. Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, told the Inspector General of Police conference in Abuja: “Our modest operational successes are intended to provide insight into our unwavering efforts to combat crime in Enugu State. “We remain committed to ensuring the state remains […] The post IGP confab: Harvest of arrests as Enugu police nab 288 suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Amotekun Foils Armed Robbery In Ogun, Rescues Injured Victim

The Ogun State Security Network, also known as Amotekun, foiled a robbery attempt in the early hours of Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Akinale town in Ewekoro Local Government Area. The incident occurred around 1:20 am and left a 28-year-old man, Opeyemi Olusanya, with a gunshot wound on his left leg. According to the Deputy […] The post Amotekun Foils Armed Robbery In Ogun, Rescues Injured Victim appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Cult war deepens in Rivers as security personnel, lady killed

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The cult war ravaging the Diobu axis of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area (PHALGA), Rivers State, took another dimension on Wednesday night, June 4, as a suspected faction of the Deygbam cult group shot dead Mr Sango, a member of a local vigilance outfit, at Echue Street, Mile 2 […] The post Cult war deepens in Rivers as security personnel, lady killed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police arrest 1,774 suspects for murder, kidnapping, robbery, others in two months

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday, June 4, announced that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force arrested no fewer than 1,774 suspects for murder, kidnapping, cultism, and armed robbery across the country in the past two months, in a sweeping crackdown on criminals terrorising the peace in the […] The post Police arrest 1,774 suspects for murder, kidnapping, robbery, others in two months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘My husband kept late nights, exposed me, our children to armed robbers attack’

Tribune Online ‘My husband kept late nights, exposed me, our children to armed robbers attack’ A woman, Aduke, has dragged her husband, Akinade, before Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking that it put an end to the relationship between her and her husband, Akinade on the account of irresponsibility, battery and threat to her life by the latter. Aduke explained that Akinade constantly shirked his responsibility towards […] ‘My husband kept late nights, exposed me, our children to armed robbers attack’ Tribune Online

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3 w. ago How I was shot by suspected armed robbers — Ondo commercial motorcyclist

Tribune Online How I was shot by suspected armed robbers — Ondo commercial motorcyclist As I was leaving, I noticed a man approaching a junction. I drove on, thinking he might hire me for another trip, but... How I was shot by suspected armed robbers — Ondo commercial motorcyclist Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ogun Court Sentences Two To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery

An High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has sentenced two men to death by hanging, and one other to 21 years in prison, for armed robbery and attempted murder. The convicts identified as Wale Adedeji, Akeem Sulaimon and Wahabi Idowu were found guilty and convicted on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, armed robbery […] The post Ogun Court Sentences Two To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Anambra Police Arrest Six Suspects Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Vandalism

Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have arrested six suspects over alleged armed robbery, vandalism, and terrorising various communities in Anambra South Senatorial District. In a statement on Wednesday by Spokesman for the state’s Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that the arrests were made after different joint operations carried out across the three senatorial zones […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Six Suspects Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Vandalism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Amotekun Intercepts Robbers In Ogun, Recovers Car, Other Items Stolen From Osun Hotel

The Osun State Security Network, also known as the Amotekun Corps, has recovered a vehicle and several electronic gadgets stolen by a gang of armed robbers from a hotel in Ode Omu, a town in the state. Idowu Abbas, the spokesperson for the Amotekun Corps in Osun State, announced on Tuesday that the stolen vehicle […] The post Amotekun Intercepts Robbers In Ogun, Recovers Car, Other Items Stolen From Osun Hotel appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest 6 Suspected Robbers, Recover Stolen Vehicles In Kano

Kano State Police Command has dismantled two armed robbery syndicates, arresting six suspects and recovering four stolen vehicles in recent operations. A statement by the spokesperson of the Command, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa said on May 10, following intelligence reports, a Tactical Team led by CSP Rabiu Gidado of the Special Intervention Squad arrested one Saidu […]

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last month FCT police kill notorious robbery gang leader in, arrest 7 others

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police command said its operatives have dismantled a seven-man criminal gang which specializes in armed robbery and car jacking. The gang according to the Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh,  had been on the Command’s watchlist following multiple armed robbery and vehicle theft incidents traced to […] The post FCT police kill notorious robbery gang leader in, arrest 7 others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Police Kill Notorious Armed Robbery Suspect, Arrest 7 Others In Abuja

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have killed a notorious armed robbery suspect, Abdulmininu Bello a.k.a. Babanle, who was accused of leading his gang members to commit multiple armed robbery and vehicle theft operations in Abuja and its environs. Confirming the incident, spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh said […]

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