25 h. ago Ekiti Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Transformer Vandalism, Cable Theft

The Ekiti State Police Command has taken 12 suspects into custody for allegedly stealing and vandalising electric cables and transformers in Ado Ekiti and other parts of the state. Sunday Abutu, the Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that the suspects were apprehended at several criminal hideouts both inside and outside […] The post Ekiti Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Transformer Vandalism, Cable Theft appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago NCTC confirms arrest of suspected IED manufacturers aiding terrorists

Tribune Online NCTC confirms arrest of suspected IED manufacturers aiding terrorists The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Garba Laka, on Wednesday, confirmed the arrest of some suspects who specialised in the manufacturing of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) being used by terrorists in the country. NCTC confirms arrest of suspected IED manufacturers aiding terrorists Tribune Online

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56 h. ago Police uncover LASU graduate’s shallow grave, arrest fourth suspect

The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the location where the Lagos State University graduate, Adedamola Ogunbode, was buried, following the arrest of the principal suspect, Olaoluwa Ajisomo. PUNCH Metro exclusively learnt that the prime suspect, rumoured to have fled to the Benin Republic, was leading police detectives in locating the burial site of Read More

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3 d. ago EFCC nabs four Chinese, 27 Nigerian suspected illegal miners in Plateau

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 31 suspected illegal miners in Jos, Plateau State. The arrest was made possible by credible intelligence linking Jiasheng Nigeria Limited to illegal mining activities in the state. Four Chinese nationals, Liang Qinyong, Wang Huajie, Zhong Jiajing, and Long Kechong, were among those […] The post EFCC nabs four Chinese, 27 Nigerian suspected illegal miners in Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Delta Police Arrest Suspected Gunrunner, Recover Dangerous Weapons

A 55-year-old suspected gunrunner, identified as Peter James, has been arrested by Delta State Police Command, along Warri-Benin Road. It was gathered that security operatives apprehended the suspect on the 3rd of March, 2025 and recovered three AK-47 rifles, 2,080 rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 from him. In a statement by Command’s Spokesman, Bright Edafe, on […] The post Delta Police Arrest Suspected Gunrunner, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Military destroys 31 illegal refineries, arrests 29 suspects

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has announced the destruction of 31 illegal refineries, the arrest of 29 suspected oil thieves, and the recovery of 212,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in the Niger Delta region. Additionally, the Army reported the demobilisation of 26 boats used for illegal activities during operations conducted between February Read More

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4 d. ago Soldiers arrest 29 suspected oil thieves, destroy illegal refineries in N’Delta

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army have dismantled 31 illegal refineries, arrested 29 suspected oil thieves, and recovered 212,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in a series of operations across the Niger Delta region. The Army also decommissioned 26 boats used for illicit activities between February 3rd and 9th, according to a statement issued Read More

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4 d. ago Kano: Police arrest four suspected bandits attempting to buy AK

Tribune Online Kano: Police arrest four suspected bandits attempting to buy AK-47 The suspects were intercepted at Chula Filling Station while in possession of over one million naira in cash, which is believed to be intended for the arms transaction. Kano: Police arrest four suspected bandits attempting to buy AK-47 Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Police arrest three suspected car thieves, recover stolen vehicles in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspected car thieves and recovered two stolen vehicles following intensified patrols across the state’s borders. The command’s spokesman, SP Abdullahi Haruna, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noting that the arrests were made by operatives of the Special Intervention Squad during a routine patrol along the Read More

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7 d. ago Ebonyi Police Arrest Suspect With Human Skulls, Recover Stolen Items

Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested a suspect, identified as Ovuta Chigozie, in Ezza South Local Government Area with two human skulls and three locally made guns. During interrogation with Police on Wednesday, Mr. Chigozie confessed that the skulls were given to him for the preparation of a spiritual concoction. In a statement by Spokesman […] The post Ebonyi Police Arrest Suspect With Human Skulls, Recover Stolen Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Catholic Priest, Seminarian Abducted In Edo As Police Kill 1, Arrest 4 Suspects

The Edo State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the kidnap of Rev. Father Philip Ekeli and Seminarian Peter Andrew by suspected herders at St. Peter Catholic Church in Ivukwa, Etsako East local government area of the state. Spokesman of the Command, Moses Yamu, in a statement said that an unnamed suspect was neutralised, and the […]

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9 d. ago Priest, seminarian kidnapped in Edo as Police kill one, arrest four suspects

Tribune Online Priest, seminarian kidnapped in Edo as Police kill one, arrest four suspects The Catholic Diocese of Auchi on Tuesday announced that a priest attached to its St. Peter Catholic Church, Iviukhua-Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Rev. Fr. Philip Ekweli, was kidnapped at the Priest's Rectory on Monday. Priest, seminarian kidnapped in Edo as Police kill one, arrest four suspects Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Police arrest 7 suspected criminals, recover firearms in Enugu

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Enugu State Police Command has arrested seven suspected armed robbers and recovered firearms, ammunition, and stolen items following a series of operations by its Criminal Investigation Department (CID). In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed that the suspects were apprehended based on intelligence and […] The post Police arrest 7 suspected criminals, recover firearms in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Imo Police Arrest Four Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons

The Imo State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers in Owerri West Local Government Area. Henry Okoye, the command’s spokesperson, identified the suspects as Sulieman Ahmed, Mohammed Salisu, Gambo Jefta, and Gabriel Ogbuzuru in a statement made on Monday. He noted that the operations of the suspected kidnappers have contributed to a surge in […] The post Imo Police Arrest Four Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Policemen Kill Suspected Kidnapper, Arrest 2 Others, Rescue Victim In Kwara

Men of the Kwara State Police Command have neutralised a suspected kidnapper and arrested two others following the exchange of gunshots between the fleeing suspected kidnappers and the policemen. The policemen, with the help of men of a vigilante group, also rescued a kidnap victim, Sule Saidu of Ahuro Fulani Camp in Ifelodun local government […]

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1 week ago NDLEA Apprehends Drug Baron In Lagos, Recovers N1.4bn Worth Of Drugs

Brigadier General Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has announced the arrest of a suspected drug kingpin who had been evading capture for 17 years. The suspect was apprehended in Lagos with illicit substances valued at N1.4 billion. Marwa described the arrest as a significant breakthrough in the fight against […] The post NDLEA Apprehends Drug Baron In Lagos, Recovers N1.4bn Worth Of Drugs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police arrest five suspects over killing of four Edo farmers

The Edo State Police Command on Friday said it has arrested five suspects who were allegedly involved in the killings of farmers in two separate communities in the State. Recall that two persons were killed in Eware Community in  Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State  on Thursday by suspected Fulani  herdsmen, and two Read More

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1 week ago Police arrest two more suspects in Plateau attempted kidnapping case

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested two additional suspects in connection with Tuesday’s attempted kidnapping incident on Little Rayfield Road, Jos, which led to the killing of two officers. It was learned that the latest suspects, Abubakar Mohammed and Ahmed Musa, were apprehended with the AK-47 rifle taken from the two police officers who Read More

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2 w. ago Police arrest 2,322 suspects, recover N784,000 from corrupt cops in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has disclosed significant achievements in its crime prevention efforts for 2024, highlighting the effectiveness of its community policing strategy. According to the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO Ahmed Wakil, a total of 1,182 cases were recorded, resulting in the arrest of 2,322 suspects. He explained that of these, 678 Read More

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2 w. ago Police arrest 17 suspected thugs over planned violent protest in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 17 suspected thugs over an alleged plot to instigate a violent protest in the state capital. The suspects were nabbed on Wednesday following credible intelligence reports, according to a statement issued by the command’s spokesman, SP Abdullahi Haruna. Haruna said the arrests were made in collaboration with other Read More

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