2 h. ago EFCC Arrests 19 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recovers Cars, Gadgets

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, Edo State. It was gathered that the suspects, which identities are yet to be revealed to public were apprehended in different locations in the state over the weekend. This was contained in a statement by EFCC’s Spokesman Dele Oyewale […] The post EFCC Arrests 19 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recovers Cars, Gadgets appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Kebbi State initiates security training for local government chairmen

Kebbi State government has launched a security training program for Local Government Chairmen focused on enhancing safety measures at the read more Kebbi State initiates security training for local government chairmen

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40 h. ago Local Security Agents Nab Another Four Armed Travellers In Edo, Recover Firearms

Operatives of Edo State Security Network, have arrested four suspected armed travellers in Benin area of the State. In a statement on Saturday by Spokesman for the state’s Police Command, Moses Yamu, identified the suspects as Yusuf Abdulkarim, Mujaheed Garba, Shittu Idris, and Jamilu Habibu. Yamu noted that the arrested individuals were intercepted at Ikpoba […] The post Local Security Agents Nab Another Four Armed Travellers In Edo, Recover Firearms appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Local Security Group Storm Edo Streets, Protest Police Seizure Of Guns

Some Vigilante members in Uromi, Edo State, have taken to the streets to protest against the collection of their guns by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika The development is coming, following a recent killing of northern travellers that were gruesomely murdered and set ablaze by angry mob in March, 2025. Meanwhile, speaking on […] The post Local Security Group Storm Edo Streets, Protest Police Seizure Of Guns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Local Security Agents Nab Suspected Notorious Gang Members In Benue Community

At least three persons, suspected to be members of a notorious five-man gang, allegedly terrorising Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State have been arrested by local security agents. It was gathered that the arrests were made through the efforts of local security agencies on Sunday at Ogoli Ugboju community. READ MORE: Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial […] The post Local Security Agents Nab Suspected Notorious Gang Members In Benue Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police nab three suspected kidnappers following Benue passengers’ abduction

Security operatives have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday around Ogoli-Ugboju in the local government area. The arrests come after residents of Otukpo town held a protest last Tuesday, demanding action against the rising insecurity in the area and nearby communities. In response, Read More

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8 d. ago Federal Gov’t Addressing Insecurity In Plateau Communities, Says NSA Ribadu

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that the Federal Government is currently addressing the recent security breaches in some communities of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Ribadu made this known at the headquarters of Operation SAFE HAVEN during an operational visit to the State on Sunday. A statement issued […]

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8 d. ago Gunmen kill 2 Chinese, policeman in Abia, 4 expatriates rescued

By Okey Sampson, Umuahia Gunmen attacked and killed two Chinese nationals and a policeman on Friday, 4 April 2025, in Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. Security forces later rescued four Chinese expatriates and two police officers. Abia State Police Public Relations Officer Maureen Chinaka confirmed the incident in a […] The post Gunmen kill 2 Chinese, policeman in Abia, 4 expatriates rescued appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Mining Marshals raid fortified site, arrest 3 foreign nationals

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Mining Marshals have struck a major blow against illegal mining in Nigeria, dismantling a heavily guarded site in Rafin Gabas, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Even with compromised security protecting it, the Marshals, led by Commander John Attah Onoja, pulled off a smart, well-planned raid. They arrested three foreign […] The post Mining Marshals raid fortified site, arrest 3 foreign nationals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Security Operatives Apprehend Two Suspects For Allegedly Stealing Cable In Ogun

Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, has arrested two suspected persons for stealing aluminium cable wires at Onijanganjangan, Obada-Oko, Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state. The security agency, also know as So-Safe Corps identified the suspects as Kamoru Mustapha and Mubarak Idris, saying that they were arrested on Saturday during a routine […] The post Security Operatives Apprehend Two Suspects For Allegedly Stealing Cable In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IPCR condemns Edo travellers’ lynching, calls for investigation

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution on Saturday condemned the brutal killing of some Northern travellers in Uromi, Edo State. The victims, mostly Hausa hunters, were on their way to Kano on Friday to celebrate the Sallah festivities when members of the Edo State Security Corps and local vigilantes intercepted them. In a statement Read More

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2 w. ago Edo: Go after travellers’ killers, Barau tells security agencies

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, on Friday condemned the murder of travelling hunters in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State, urging security agencies to immediately go after the perpetrators. Barau made the appeal in a condolence message issued in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Read More

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2 w. ago Barau Urges Security Agencies To Go After Killers Of Northern Travellers In Edo

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has condemned the killing of Northern travellers in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of Edo State, urging security agencies to immediately go after the perpetrators. A mob had intercepted the victims, mostly Hausa hunters, who were on their way to Kano for Sallah celebrations, ransacked […]

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2 w. ago Security Agents Kill Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Victim In Anambra

A member of a five-man kidnapping gang has been neutralised by a joint security team in Ihiala, Ihiala local government area of Anambra State. The security team comprising personnel of the Nigerian Police, military and Ihiala vigilante also rescued a kidnap victim which the hoodlums were trying to escape with in a black shuttle bus […]

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3 w. ago Zamfara Gov Mourns As Suspected Bandits Kill 10 Security Agents

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has mourned the death of six local security agents popularly known as Askarawa and four local vigilantes, who were killed by bandits in Anka Local Government Area of the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the operatives on Saturday, were returning from a successful joint operation led by the Nigerian Army, […] The post Zamfara Gov Mourns As Suspected Bandits Kill 10 Security Agents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG attracts $14bn, €250m foreign investments from India, Netherlands

Nigeria has secured an investment of $14bn from India, spanning multiple sectors, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar. The announcement was made during the 5th Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja on Thursday. In addition to the Indian investment, the country has also secured €250m for local businesses through the Netherlands. Tuggar highlighted Read More

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3 w. ago Security Forces Rescue 84 Captives, Kill 3 Terrorists In Katsina

Security forces have successfully rescued 84 captives and neutralised three terrorists in a daring joint military operation conducted in Kankara local government area of Katsina State. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in the state, Dr. Nasir Mua’zu announced this in a statement where he said the operation was carried out by troops of […]

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3 w. ago IPMAN Threatens To Sell Petrol In Dollars Over Dangote Refinery’s Stance

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to sell petrol in US dollars if Dangote Refinery begins selling its products in foreign currency. The move was in response to concerns that using dollars for transactions could lead to increased pressure on the local currency, potentially causing inflation and affecting energy security. LEADERSHIP […]

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3 w. ago Police Arrest Six Suspected Kidnappers In Edo, Recover Firearms

The Edo State Police Command has apprehended six individuals suspected of kidnapping, along with cash allegedly obtained from their operations. Moses Yamu, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Tuesday that several weapons and ammunition were recovered from the suspects within 48 hours. He stated that the arrests and recoveries took place in multiple […] The post Police Arrest Six Suspected Kidnappers In Edo, Recover Firearms appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Firearms recovered as police arrest six suspected kidnappers in Edo

The Edo State Police Command on Tuesday said it had arrested six suspected kidnappers with cash suspected to be proceeds from kidnapping activities. The command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, in a statement on Tuesday, also said some arms and ammunition were recovered from the suspects in the last 48 hours. He disclosed that the arrests and Read More

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