28 h. ago We’ve Turned Tide Against Pirates, Boosted Oil Output – Naval Chief

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has declared that the Nigerian Navy has successfully dismantled piracy and other maritime criminal activities in the country’s waters, resulting in increased oil production and restored investor confidence in the maritime sector. Vice Admiral Ogalla made this known during a regimental parade held in […]

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36 h. ago Four Suspects Nabbed In Kano Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Drug Trafficking

The Kano State Police Command has arrested suspected armed robbers and recovered large quantities of illicit drugs and intoxicants in its ongoing fight against crime. In a statement on Thursday, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Police Public Relations Officer, said operatives apprehended two notorious suspects in connection with a robbery that occurred on September 14, […] The post Four Suspects Nabbed In Kano Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Drug Trafficking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Osun Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Cultism, Kidnapping

The Osun State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects for involvement in various crimes, including armed robbery, cultism, and kidnapping, after a series of intelligence-led operations across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, revealed this during a press briefing at the State Command Headquarters on Ring Road, Osogbo, on Wednesday. The press […] The post Osun Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Cultism, Kidnapping appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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58 h. ago One Arrested As Nasarawa Police Thwart Armed Robbery, Kidnapping Attempt

The Nasarawa State Police Command has foiled an attempted armed robbery and kidnapping along the Keffi–Akwanga highway, capturing one suspect and seizing weapons, ammunition, and military uniforms. This was confirmed in a statement on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel. He said officers acted after receiving a distress call around 12:25 p.m. on […] The post One Arrested As Nasarawa Police Thwart Armed Robbery, Kidnapping Attempt appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Somtochukwu Maduagwu, Arise TV anchor jumped from 3rd floor to escape armed robbery – Police

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed that Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a correspondent with Arise News jumped from the read more Somtochukwu Maduagwu, Arise TV anchor jumped from 3rd floor to escape armed robbery – Police

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3 d. ago Police Foil Kidnapping, Armed Robbery Attempt On Nasarawa Highway

Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have foiled a kidnapping and armed robbery attempt along the Keffi–Akwanga highway and arrested a suspect in the offensive. The suspects were said to have blocked the busy highway at a spot near Angwan Mayo community on September 30 in a bid to carry out their nefarious activities. […]

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3 d. ago Estate Security Guard Killed In Robbery That Claimed ARISE TV Anchor’s Life In Abuja – Police

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed that a security guard lost his life alongside ARISE News Channel presenter, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, in the robbery attack that occurred on Monday in Katampe, Abuja. On Monday, the management of ARISE News Channel announced her death in a statement. The television station stated that armed robbers invaded […] The post Estate Security Guard Killed In Robbery That Claimed ARISE TV Anchor’s Life In Abuja – Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago NGE Demand FG, Security Agencies To Fish Out Killers Of Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to swiftly apprehend the killers of Arise News reporter, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was tragically murdered during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its President, Eze Anaba, […] The post NGE Demand FG, Security Agencies To Fish Out Killers Of Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Editors Mourns ARISE News Reporter Killed In Robbery Incident

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a promising news anchor and reporter with ARISE News. Maduagwu was killed during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. NGE, in a statement jointly signed by its president, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, […]

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4 d. ago Editors Mourn ARISE News Reporter Killed In Robbery Incident

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a promising news anchor and reporter with ARISE News. Maduagwu was killed during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. NGE, in a statement jointly signed by its president, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, […]

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4 d. ago Police Will Bring Killers Of Arise News Anchor To Justice — Wike

Sommie, tragically passed away in the early hours of Monday following an armed robbery incident in her residence in Katampe area of Abuja. The post Police Will Bring Killers Of Arise News Anchor To Justice — Wike appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Somtochukwu Maduagwu: How Arise TV anchor was rejected by hospital after armed robbery – Colleague

By Seyi Babalola New details have emerged on the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, the ARISE News anchor, reporter, and producer who died during an armed robbery at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, on September 29, 2025. While initial reports suggested that the 29-year-old broadcaster was directly attacked by the armed robbers, a fresh […] The post Somtochukwu Maduagwu: How Arise TV anchor was rejected by hospital after armed robbery – Colleague appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Arise TV Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed During Robbery Incident In Abuja

Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise Television, has lost her life during an armed robbery attack at her home in the Katampe area of Abuja. In a statement issued by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi on behalf of Arise TV management, it was confirmed that police have launched an investigation into the robbery, which […] The post Arise TV Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed During Robbery Incident In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu killed in Abuja robbery

Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise Television, has been killed in an armed robbery incident at read more Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu killed in Abuja robbery

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5 d. ago Police Launch Probe As ARISE News Anchor Dies After Robbery Incident In Abuja Home

A female member of staff of ARISE News Channel, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, has died following a case of armed robbery at her residence in Katampe District of Abuja on Monday morning. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi on behalf of the management of ARISE News Channel on Monday evening. The statement […]

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5 d. ago Kano: Police arrest 105 suspects, recover illicit drugs worth over N82m

Tribune Online Kano: Police arrest 105 suspects, recover illicit drugs worth over N82m The Kano State Police Command has arrested 105 suspects in 30 major cases, including armed robbery, illicit drug dealings, theft of motor vehicles and motorcycles, and thuggery. Kano: Police arrest 105 suspects, recover illicit drugs worth over N82m Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Soldier Dismissed For Murder, Armed Robbery Sentenced To Death In Akwa Ibom

A soldier, Corporal Stephen Iweh, who was attached to 6 Battalion, Ibagwa, Abak local government area of Akwa Ibom State and dismissed for murder and armed Robbery about four years ago has been sentenced to death by hanging. The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo, the capital and presided over by Justice Bassey […]

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7 d. ago Kaduna Police Dismantle Criminal Syndicates, Arrest Armed Robbery Kingpin

The Kaduna State Police Command says it has successfully dismantled multiple criminal syndicates operating across the state. This, according to the command, led to the arrest of a notorious armed robbery kingpin, his gang members, and several phone snatchers. Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement […] The post Kaduna Police Dismantle Criminal Syndicates, Arrest Armed Robbery Kingpin appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Kaduna Police Nab Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Arms, 45 Phones

The Kaduna State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained onslaught against crime in the State with the arrest of six armed robbery suspects, five receivers of stolen goods, and three suspects for unlawful possession of firearms in a string of coordinated operations across Kaduna metropolis and beyond. According to a statement […]

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8 d. ago Seven Arrested In Jigawa For Robbery, Motorcycle Theft, Drug Offences

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested seven suspects for crimes including armed robbery, motorcycle theft, and drug-related offences across the state. In a statement on Thursday, September 25, police spokesperson SP Shiisu Lawan Adam confirmed the arrests. He stated that on September 17, officers at Auyo Division apprehended a 22-year-old man, Lawan Ya’u from […] The post Seven Arrested In Jigawa For Robbery, Motorcycle Theft, Drug Offences appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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