26 h. ago Police begin investigation on fracas between Kano’s opposing emirs

Tribune Online Police begin investigation on fracas between Kano’s opposing emirs The Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command said it has set up a panel to investigate the circumstances that led to the armed clash between supporters of the 15th  Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and the 16th Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, in Kano on Sunday. The spokesperson of the Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna, said […] Police begin investigation on fracas between Kano’s opposing emirs Tribune Online

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36 h. ago PICTORIAL: Kano Police Launch ‘Operation Kukan Kura’, Arrest 98 Suspects

The Kano State Police Command has launched a special security initiative tagged ‘Operation Kukan Kura,’ resulting in the arrest of 98 suspects across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, made the disclosure during a press briefing at the Bompai Police Headquarters on Thursday, where he also highlighted the Command’s strategies and […]

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37 h. ago Kano: Police nab 93 suspects over armed robbery, kidnapping, others

Tribune Online Kano: Police nab 93 suspects over armed robbery, kidnapping, others The Kano State Police Command has arrested 98 suspects connected to 21 major cases of armed robbery, thuggery (Daba), kidnapping, and other criminal activities. Kano: Police nab 93 suspects over armed robbery, kidnapping, others Tribune Online

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50 h. ago Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, groups task police

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Some civic groups operating in Kano State have appealed to the state Police Command  to investigate and persecute the perpetrators of the attack on the palace of the 15th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi. The groups, which came as coalition, also urged the police to recover assets belonging to them and […] The post Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, groups task police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, civic groups urge Nigeria police

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Some civic groups operating in Kano State have appealed to the Police Command in the state to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators of the attack on the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. The groups, which came as a coalition, also urged the police to recover assets […] The post Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, civic groups urge Nigeria police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police Arrest 4 Over Supporters’ Clash At Emir Sanusi’s Palace

The Kano State Police Command said it has arrested four suspects in connection with the clash at the Kofar Kudu palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in Kano metropolis, on Sunday. Supporters of the 16th Emir of Kano, Emir Sanusi II and those of the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, had altercations […]

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3 d. ago Police Arrest 4 Over Clash By Supporters of Rival Kano ‘Emirs’

The Kano State Police Command said it has arrested four suspects in connection with the clash at the Kofar Kudu palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in Kano metropolis, on Sunday. Supporters of the 16th Emir of Kano, Emir Sanusi II and those of the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, had altercations […]

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3 d. ago Indian police nab three Nigerians, recover $27k worth of illicit drugs

The police in India have arrested three Nigerians over alleged involvement in peddling MDMA crystals and recovered illicit products and cash worth over $27,000. The Hindu reported Monday that the suspects were arrested with the illicit products concealed in readymade garment packs by police in Rajanukunte, a suburb in Bengaluru, Southern India. The suspects were […] The post Indian police nab three Nigerians, recover $27k worth of illicit drugs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Attack On Kano Emir’s Palace: CSOs Seek Police Investigation

Barely 24 hours after an attack on the Kano Emir’s Palace, Gidan Rumfa, located in Kofar Kudu within the old city, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) led by One Kano Agenda has demanded explanations from the police over their deafening silence on the incident. The Kano Emir’s Palace allegedly came under attack on […]

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5 d. ago Ondo: Police dismantle robbery syndicate, arrest murder suspect

Tribune Online Ondo: Police dismantle robbery syndicate, arrest murder suspect The Ondo State Police Command has said significant security breakthroughs have been recorded in the state in the last two weeks, including the arrest of a notorious armed robbery syndicate, suspected cultists, and fraudsters. Ondo: Police dismantle robbery syndicate, arrest murder suspect Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Cultism: Police nab suspected killer of three vigilantes, 15 others in Edo

Tribune Online Cultism: Police nab suspected killer of three vigilantes, 15 others in Edo "One Bello Salami (33 years), member of the Maphite Confraternity who was fingered in the recent killing of three vigilante members Cultism: Police nab suspected killer of three vigilantes, 15 others in Edo Tribune Online

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1 week ago Police Arrest 5 Suspected Cattle Rustlers, Armed Robbers In Yobe

The Yobe State Police Command has apprehended five (5) persons accused of armed robbery at Mashio, Fune local government area of Yobe State. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Dungus Abdulkarim in a statement said on June 30, 2025, at about 1:30pm, Damagum Divisional Police Headquarters received credible intelligence about suspected cattle rustlers […]

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1 week ago Kano Resident Kills Suspected Thief During Failed Robbery Attempt 

A Suspected robber, identified as Musa Nuhu has been killed, following a failed robbery attempt in Dorayi Babba area of Unguwar Jakada, Kano State. Musa was pronounced dead on Sunday, after suffering from injuries sustained during a failed attack on a home. In a statement by Spokesman of Kano State Police Command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa […] The post Kano Resident Kills Suspected Thief During Failed Robbery Attempt  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ogun Police Nab Suspected Cultist During Meeting, Recover Firearm

Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity, identified as Ismail Afolabi, at Saje area, Car Wash Abeokuta. Afolabi was arrested following credible intelligence received by security agents that members of the cult group were holding a secret meeting with the intention to carry out criminal activities. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports […] The post Ogun Police Nab Suspected Cultist During Meeting, Recover Firearm appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Anambra Police Nab Suspect Over Friend’s Kidnap, Collecting N5.3m Ransom

A 24-year-old man, Muanaenye Chekwube Victor, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly setting up his friend to be kidnapped by his gang. It was gathered that the suspect orchestrated the abduction and, along with his gang members, collected a ransom equivalent to N5.3 million in dollars before releasing the victim. […] The post Anambra Police Nab Suspect Over Friend’s Kidnap, Collecting N5.3m Ransom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Yobe Police Nab Two Suspects Over Alleged Homicide, Vandalism

Operatives of Yobe State Police Command have arrested two suspects over alleged homicide and vandalism, while one suspect remains at large. It was gathered that security agents apprehended one Musa Sule and Muntari Suleman for brutal killing of a victim over alleged theft of a cellphone and power bank. This was disclosed in a statement […] The post Yobe Police Nab Two Suspects Over Alleged Homicide, Vandalism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Four Armed Robbery Suspects Nabbed In Gombe, Stolen Items Recovered

The Gombe State Police Command has apprehended four suspected armed robbers in connection with a violent home invasion in Bajoga, Funakaye Local Government Area. An intelligence-driven operation led to the arrest of the suspects, identified as Manu Muhammed, also known as Bappa Charger; Auwalu Muhammed, alias Yellow, aged 30; Ubaida Sani, 19, from Pantami Quarters; […] The post Four Armed Robbery Suspects Nabbed In Gombe, Stolen Items Recovered appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gombe Police nab 4 suspected armed robbers terrorising Funakaye community

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers allegedly responsible for a violent home invasion and robbery in the Bajoga community of Funakaye Local Government Area (LGA). According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the suspects were apprehended in connection […] The post Gombe Police nab 4 suspected armed robbers terrorising Funakaye community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gombe: Four arrested as Police smash armed robbery syndicate

Tribune Online Gombe: Four arrested as Police smash armed robbery syndicate Gombe Police Command has smashed an armed robbery syndicate in... Gombe: Four arrested as Police smash armed robbery syndicate Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Osun: Police arrest suspected NANS representative with pistol

Nab suspected cultists, others From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Four students who claimed to be representatives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have been arrested by the Osun State Police Command in possession of an English Beretta Pistol in a Toyota Camry with registration number PRESIDENCY NANS 27ZD. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim […] The post Osun: Police arrest suspected NANS representative with pistol appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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