21 h. ago Police Smash Car Theft Syndicate, Arrest 3 Suspects In Akwa Ibom

The Anti-Robbery operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have smashed an armed robbery syndicate specialising in disposing unsuspecting persons of their vehicles. Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists on Wednesday in Uyo, the state capital, said three suspects were apprehended at scrap sites behind […]

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26 h. ago Ogun Amotekun Nabs Five Suspects Over Armed Robbery On Lagos

The Ogun State Security Network, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, has apprehended five suspects linked to a violent robbery, assault, and malicious damage incident involving two tricycle riders along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway at about 2:30 a.m. on Monday. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Corps Commander, Brig. Gen. Alade Adedigba (retd), identified the […] The post Ogun Amotekun Nabs Five Suspects Over Armed Robbery On Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Rivers: Police recover arms from suspected kidnap, armed robbery syndicate

Tribune Online Rivers: Police recover arms from suspected kidnap, armed robbery syndicate She stated that after receiving the phone call, officers were deployed to the scene, leading to the arrest of the male suspects between the ages of 26 to 33. Rivers: Police recover arms from suspected kidnap, armed robbery syndicate Tribune Online

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63 h. ago NDLEA nabs 46 suspects, seizes 40,000 kg of hard drugs in Edo

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command, said it has nabbed 46 suspects and seized over 39,977 kilograms of assorted drugs in the month of July 2025. The agency also destroyed seven cannabis plantations spanning 15.85 hectares across two local government areas in the state. Speaking in Benin […] The post NDLEA nabs 46 suspects, seizes 40,000 kg of hard drugs in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Police Nab 2 Suspected Armed Robbers At Students’ Hostel In Kwara

The operatives of Kwara State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers terrorising the students of Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin, the state capital. The suspected armed robbers named Ishola Adeyemi and Ismail Rafiu, both from Ibadan in Oyo State, were arrested on Sunday at Opeyewa hostel, Elekoyangan area, Ilorin, following a tipoff. Spokesperson […]

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3 d. ago Four Arrested As Rivers Police Bust Robbery, Kidnapping Syndicate

The Rivers State Police Command has dismantled an armed robbery and kidnapping gang said to have been terrorising residents of Bori, the headquarters of Khana Local Government Area, and its environs. Spokesperson for the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the arrests while speaking to PUNCH Metro on Sunday, noting that four suspects were apprehended by […] The post Four Arrested As Rivers Police Bust Robbery, Kidnapping Syndicate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police Bust Armed Robbery Syndicate, Recover SUV, Firearms In Delta

The Delta State Police Command has successfully dismantled an armed robbery syndicate, recovering a stolen Mercedes Benz GLK SUV, firearms, and other stolen valuables. The operation took place between August 4 and 5, 2025, led by Divisional Police Officers from B Division Asaba and Ogwashi-Ukwu, alongside local vigilante groups. In a statement released on Sunday, […] The post Police Bust Armed Robbery Syndicate, Recover SUV, Firearms In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nasarawa: Police nab six over armed robbery, kidnapping in Doma, arrest armed herder in Keana

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has arrested six suspected armed robbers and kidnappers in Doma Local Government Area, alongside an armed herder in Keana, in what it described as a major breakthrough in the fight against violent crime. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, in a statement on […] The post Nasarawa: Police nab six over armed robbery, kidnapping in Doma, arrest armed herder in Keana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Seven arrested as Police raid shrine, hideout of terror gang in Akwa Ibom

Tribune Online Seven arrested as Police raid shrine, hideout of terror gang in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismantled a suspected notorious armed robbery syndicate that had been terrorising Ikot Ekpene and surrounding communities. Seven suspects were arrested, and a firearm was recovered in a coordinated operation. According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, the breakthrough followed the neutralisation of one of the gang leaders […] Seven arrested as Police raid shrine, hideout of terror gang in Akwa Ibom Tribune Online

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3 d. ago EFCC nabs 93 internet fraud suspects in Abeokuta, recovers 18 vehicles

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 93 suspected internet fraudsters in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Head of Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed that the suspects were arrested on Sunday, August 10, in a sting operation. Oyewale added that 18 […] The post EFCC nabs 93 internet fraud suspects in Abeokuta, recovers 18 vehicles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Arrest 7 Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Arms In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in a major crackdown on criminal activities, have smashed a notorious armed robbery gang accused of terrorising residents of Ikot Ekpene local government area and its environs. Police Public Relations Officer (DSP), Akwa Ibom Command, Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists in Uyo at the weekend, […]

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5 d. ago Two Suspected Gunrunners Nabbed In Kaduna, Arms, Motorcycles Recovered

The Kaduna State Police Command has apprehended two suspected gun runners, seizing four locally fabricated rifles, four pistols, and four motorcycles in separate operations within the state. Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Mansir Hassan, revealed this in a statement on Friday, stating that the breakthroughs came after credible intelligence was acted upon. He explained that […] The post Two Suspected Gunrunners Nabbed In Kaduna, Arms, Motorcycles Recovered appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Rivers Police Nab 12 Car Snatching Suspects, Recover 22 Vehicles

The Rivers State Police Command has dismantled a sophisticated inter-state car snatching syndicate linked to an international network, arresting 12 suspects and recovering 22 stolen vehicles. Among those arrested was a dismissed police officer found in possession of 11 vehicles at the time of his arrest. Additionally, three ex-convicts believed to have been recruited into […] The post Rivers Police Nab 12 Car Snatching Suspects, Recover 22 Vehicles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Police Disrupt Armed Robbery Network In Adamawa, Recover Stolen Goods

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects long declared wanted for their roles in a series of armed robberies on the Demsa-Numan highway. The arrests followed actionable intelligence received on Sunday, August 3, 2025. According to a statement on Wednesday, August 6, SP Suleiman Nguroje said operatives from the State Intelligence Department (SID), […] The post Police Disrupt Armed Robbery Network In Adamawa, Recover Stolen Goods appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago We’re getting rid of criminals, 28 suspects nabbed, Ondo CP tells IGP confab

Commissioner of Police, Ondo State, Mr. Lawal Adebowale, has said that 28 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cultists have bee stolen vehicle rescued seven victims rescued. He spoke at the Inspector General of Police (IGP) conference in Abuja: “My vision is to ensure efficient and effective personnel who are professional and respect the fundamental human […] The post We’re getting rid of criminals, 28 suspects nabbed, Ondo CP tells IGP confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Akwa Ibom: Police arrest five over cultism, robbery, rape in Abak

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom: Police arrest five over cultism, robbery, rape in Abak The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested five suspects allegedly involved in a string of violent crimes, including cultism, armed robbery, and rape, in Abak Local Government Area of the state. Akwa Ibom: Police arrest five over cultism, robbery, rape in Abak Tribune Online

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1 week ago Police arrest four over murder of commercial motorcyclist in Ondo

Tribune Online Police arrest four over murder of commercial motorcyclist in Ondo Men of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested four suspects in connection with the armed robbery and gruesome murder of a 25-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Nwike Sabbat, in Ondo... Police arrest four over murder of commercial motorcyclist in Ondo Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Police Nab Nine Suspected Thieves In Kano, Recover Eight Stolen Motorcycles

No fewer than nine suspected motorcycle thieves have been apprehended by operatives of Kano State Police Command. In a statement shared via his Facebook page on Sunday by Spokesman for the state Police Command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, noted that two persons, who attempted to buy the motorcycles from the culprits have been arrested. Kiyawa assured […] The post Police Nab Nine Suspected Thieves In Kano, Recover Eight Stolen Motorcycles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC Nabs 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Abia Yahoo Academy Raid

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 23 suspects in a major crackdown on a cybercrime training centre known as “Yahoo-Yahoo Hustle Kingdom” in Umuahia, Abia State. The operation, conducted by the Uyo Zonal Directorate, took place on Friday, July 18, 2025, following credible intelligence that led operatives to the Doofco Palace building […] The post EFCC Nabs 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Abia Yahoo Academy Raid appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Troops Nab 2 Suspected Terrorists, Foil Planned Attack In Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA)/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have foiled a coordinated attack following the arrest of two suspected terrorists in separate operations in Taraba State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Captain Olubodunde Oni, in a statement on Thursday, 17th July, 2025, stated that the separate […]

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