7 h. ago Army nabs human parts trafficker, drug peddlers in Ogun State

By PHILIP NWOSU In a major security breakthrough, troops of the 81 Division Nigerian Army, operating under the 35 Artillery Brigade, have arrested a man suspected of trafficking in human parts in Kulanla Odomoola, Ogun State. The suspect was reportedly rescued from an angry mob that had attempted to lynch him before troops intervened. Following […] The post Army nabs human parts trafficker, drug peddlers in Ogun State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Kaduna: DSS arrests 54 suspects, including bandits and gunrunners

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Command of the Department of State Services (DSS) conducted 34 successful operations in the first quarter of 2025, arresting 54 suspects, including serving security operatives, and recovering a large cache of arms and ammunition. Governor Uba Sani praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi as DSS […] The post Kaduna: DSS arrests 54 suspects, including bandits and gunrunners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Police raid Nasarawa black spot, recover pistol, arrest suspect

By John Ogunsemore The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Buhari Mustapha and recovered a firearm during a raid on a known black spot, popularly called “Me and You”, in the Masaka area of Karu Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Ramhan Nansel […] The post Police raid Nasarawa black spot, recover pistol, arrest suspect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Ogun Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover Human Parts From Buildings Disguised As White Garment Churches

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have uncovered human body parts concealed inside buildings disguised as Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Kobape town and Abiola Way in Abeokuta. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the discovery was made following the arrest of three suspects, identified as Sunday Akintobi, Oladimeji Olaniran, and Isaiah Tijani. They were apprehended on […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover Human Parts From Buildings Disguised As White Garment Churches appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. 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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65 h. ago 13 arrested for alleged gang rape, abortion and death of teenage girl

From Paul Orude Bauchi Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects in connection with an alleged gang rape and unsafe abortion that led to the death of an 18-year old teenager. The incident which happened in Misau town in Misau Local Government Area of the State has shocked residents. The police Public Relations Officer, […] The post 13 arrested for alleged gang rape, abortion and death of teenage girl appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago FCT Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Fatal Attack On Boys Brigade Camp

Three suspects have been arrested by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command in connection with the attack on the Boys Brigade camping site in Zhayidna Village, Orozo. One of the campers, named Johnson John, was reportedly killed in the attack. The suspects arrested are Stanley Ukweze, Dauda Yohana, and Gemu Adamu, all of whom reside […] The post FCT Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Fatal Attack On Boys Brigade Camp appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Navy Dismantles Illegal Refineries, Apprehends Six In Bayelsa, Delta, Anambra

Troops of the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity and its units have arrested six suspected crude oil thieves during a series of coordinated operations carried out from April 20 to April 22. The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, made this announcement on Thursday in Abuja. Adams-Aliu stated that on Sunday, the Nigerian Navy […] The post Navy Dismantles Illegal Refineries, Apprehends Six In Bayelsa, Delta, Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police arrest suspect in murder of Reverend Sister in Rivers

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command detained Kelvin Okoro on Thursday for the alleged murder of Reverend Sister Maureen Wecheonwu in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area, on March 26. Community sources reported that Kingsley Wali, Commander of the ONELGA Security and Planning Advisory Committee (OSPAC), led vigilantes to apprehend Okoro at […] The post Police arrest suspect in murder of Reverend Sister in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police arrest 3 suspects over attack on FCT Boys’ Brigade camp

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three suspects—Stanley Ukweze, Dauda Yohana, and Gemu Adamu, all residents of Wasa Village, Karshi—in connection with the attack on a Boys’ Brigade camping site in Zhayidna Village, Orozo. The attack resulted in the death of camper Johnson John. FCT Police Public Relations […] The post Police arrest 3 suspects over attack on FCT Boys’ Brigade camp appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police Arrest 148 Suspects, Recover Firearms, Others In Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command said its operatives arrested 148 suspects, recovered eleven AK-47 rifles and 20 locally fabricated assault rifles. Also recovered by the command is 110 live rounds of ammunition, two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) as well as three stolen vehicles. Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Dankombo Morris disclosed this during […]

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3 d. ago Governors Set Up Subcommittee To Tackle Insecurity, Collaborate With Security Chiefs

In a bid to address the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has established a subcommittee to work alongside heads of security agencies. The move is aimed at enhancing collaboration to resolve the country’s security crisis, which includes widespread banditry, kidnappings, and other violent crimes. The governors emphasised the need for urgent […] The post Governors Set Up Subcommittee To Tackle Insecurity, Collaborate With Security Chiefs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police Foil Attempt To Sell Newborn For ₦800,000 In Akwa Ibom, Arrest Suspects

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has rescued a two-day-old baby and arrested two traffickers who attempted to sell the infant for ₦800,000. Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Monday. John revealed that the command’s operatives stopped a vehicle on Nsit Atai-Oron Road, which was being […] The post Police Foil Attempt To Sell Newborn For ₦800,000 In Akwa Ibom, Arrest Suspects appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago NSCDC Nabs Bauchi Man For Vandalizing Rail Tracks, Recovers Stolen Items

Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, has apprehended a man identified as Usman Jungudo for vandalizing railway tracks in the Cross Tasha, Kirfi Local Government Area of the state. Addressing newsmen on Monday, the state’s Commandant of the NSCDC, Oloyede Nelson disclosed that the 45 years old suspect was arrested […] The post NSCDC Nabs Bauchi Man For Vandalizing Rail Tracks, Recovers Stolen Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police Arrest Suspected Traffickers, Recover Baby In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in their intensified surveillance during the ongoing Easter season, busted a syndicate specialising in trafficking new babies and trading them off for cash. LEADERSHIP gathered that the criminal gang bought most of the children at baby factories from willing young girls who claimed they could not support […]

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6 d. ago Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two suspected kidnappers, including a woman, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. The police identified the suspects as Celestine Onuyia, described as a native doctor who reportedly prepares charms and hides the gang’s weapons, and Jacinta Okolo, said to be part of the kidnapping […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. 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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8 d. ago Anambra Police Apprehend Man For Alleged Rape, Killing Of Teenage Boy

Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have arrested a suspect, identified as Chidiebere Mbene, for allegedly killing a secondary school student, Nwokedi Somtochukwu, and raping the victim’s sister. It was gathered that Mr. Mbene invaded the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Nwokedi, the deceased’s parent, who are said to be teachers in Unubi community, Nnewi […] The post Anambra Police Apprehend Man For Alleged Rape, Killing Of Teenage Boy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Two Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested In Katsina With Tramadol Worth ₦3.5m

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspects involved in the illegal trade of tramadol, recovering a large quantity of the drug valued at ₦3,500,000.00. The arrest was part of ongoing efforts to tackle substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the region. In a statement provided to newsmen on Thursday, the Command Public […] The post Two Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested In Katsina With Tramadol Worth ₦3.5m appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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