54 m. ago Police nab 2,141 suspects, recover N106m stolen properties in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command said on Friday that it has within the first three months of the year arrested 2,141 suspects for various criminal offences ranging from armed robbery to rape and cultism, among others. The command said that within this same period, it has prosecuted 1530 suspects, secured 62 convictions, and recovered properties, Read More

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9 h. ago Police Nab Suspect For Brutal Murder Of Mother, Sister In Ekiti

The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Victor Lorjaal, from Aba Ile camp in Itaji-Ekiti, for allegedly murdering his mother, Mrs Victoria Lorjaal, and his elder sister, Brenda Lorjaal, through mutilation. In a statement released in Ado Ekiti on Thursday, Police Public Relations Officer SP Sunday Abutu confirmed that the incident occurred on […] The post Police Nab Suspect For Brutal Murder Of Mother, Sister In Ekiti appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago US condemns killing of Cameroonian soldiers in Lake Chad Basin attack

The United States has condemned the killing of Cameroonian soldiers serving in the Multinational Joint Task Force in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin. In a statement on Wednesday, the US Embassy in Yaoundé expressed condolences to Cameroon, describing the attack as a “heinous” act of terrorism. The statement read, “The United States Embassy in Youande condemns Read More

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44 h. ago Delta Police Eliminate Five Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons

The Delta State Police Command has killed five suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate in the state. Bright Edafe, the command’s spokesperson, revealed this to media in Warri on Wednesday. Edafe stated that the suspects were killed on Friday during a shootout with operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT). READ MORE: Police Nab Survivor […] The post Delta Police Eliminate Five Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Police Nab Survivor As Four Fleeing Robbers Die In Nasarawa Road Accident

The Goshen City Division of the Nasarawa State Police Command arrested a suspected armed robber on Tuesday after he and his gang carried out a robbery on residents in Keffi. Ramhan Nansel, the command spokesperson, said in a statement on Tuesday that the arrest was made after the suspects were involved in a car accident […] The post Police Nab Survivor As Four Fleeing Robbers Die In Nasarawa Road Accident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Ondo sets up joint task force as Amotekun nabs 32 suspected kidnappers

The Ondo State Government has established a security joint task force to combat rising insecurity in the state. This comes days after suspected bandits attacked the Aba Oyinbo community in Akure North Local Government Area, killing five farmers. A separate attack in the same LG claimed 14 lives in four communities prompting protests by farmers Read More

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6 d. ago Gombe: Police nab nine suspects for criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, others

Tribune Online Gombe: Police nab nine suspects for criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, others Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects conspired to rob their victims using a sharp knife. They stole a Redmi Android phone valued at N150,000, a Tecno Android phone valued at N100,000, three ATM cards (Access Bank, Ecobank, and GTBank), and N3,000 in cash. Gombe: Police nab nine suspects for criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, others Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Joint Task Force neutralises 2 suspected Lakurawa terrorists in Dandi LGA of Kebbi 

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi   The Joint Task Force of security operatives in Kebbi State has neutralized two suspected Lakurawa bandits, while several others escaped with injuries, during a successful operation in Rubin Bisa and Fana Villages, Dandi Local Government Area.   The operation, carried out, was based on credible intelligence and surveillance reports. […] The post Joint Task Force neutralises 2 suspected Lakurawa terrorists in Dandi LGA of Kebbi  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police confirm death of Inspector, 12 gunmen in fierce battle

The police in Benue State have confirmed the death of 12 bandits and one police officer, Inspector Terfa Anyiatse, in Buruku Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued late Wednesday, the spokesperson for the state command, Catherine Anene, said the Operation Zenda Joint Task force members embarked on raids across the state Read More

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8 d. ago PHOTOS: Seven notorious Boko Haram terrorists surrender in Borno 

Seven notorious Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Taskforce in Borno State. A statement on Wednesday by the Chief Military Information Officer of the MNJTF, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba said the effort was facilitated by Multinational Joint Task Force, operating under Sector 3 Mongunu. According to the statement, the terrorists Read More

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1 week ago Suspect Nabbed In Church After Allegedly Strangling Girlfriend In Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has detained a man, Ndifreke Nelson, over the suspected murder of his girlfriend, Emem Effanga. Effanga, 39, was confirmed dead at an undisclosed hospital after allegedly being strangled by her boyfriend. On Monday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, issued a statement in Uyo to this effect. […] The post Suspect Nabbed In Church After Allegedly Strangling Girlfriend In Akwa Ibom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NSCDC nabs 17 suspects behind officer’s murder, oil facility attacks

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad has arrested 17 suspects linked to a recent attack on oil and gas installations in the Niger Delta. The arrest was stated in a statement signed by the corps spokesman, Afolabi Babawale, on Monday. According to the statement, the operation, which took place Read More

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1 week ago Kano Task Force Cracks Down On Thuggery, Drug Abuse, Arrests 53 Suspects

The Kano State Joint Task Force Committee on Peace Restoration and Youth Rehabilitation has arrested 53 suspected thugs and drug dealers in a series of coordinated operations aimed at curbing criminal activities in the state. The crackdown, which took place between March 13 and 14, targeted criminal hideouts and black spots in Yakasai, Kofar Mata, […]

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1 week ago Jigawa Police Nab Suspect Linked To Brutal Killing Of Almajiri Boy

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a suspect linked to the brutal murder of 14-year-old Almajiri pupil Bashir Adamu, whose beheaded body was discovered with his genitals missing. According to PUNCH Online on Friday, the incident took place along Jikas-Dabaja village in Gwaram Local Government Area. Bashir was missing for two days before locals […] The post Jigawa Police Nab Suspect Linked To Brutal Killing Of Almajiri Boy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Troops neutralise kidnappers, nab gunrunners in Kaduna, Plateau

By John Ogunsemore Troops of 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven on the ongoing Operation Lafiyan Jama’a have neutralised two kidnappers and nabbed suspected gunrunners while recovering arms and ammunition in Plateau and Kaduna states. Media Information Officer, Operation Safe Havdn, Major Samson Zhakom disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He disclosed that on […] The post Troops neutralise kidnappers, nab gunrunners in Kaduna, Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Imo Police Nab Eight Suspected Armed Robbers, Confiscate Weapons

The Imo Police Command has arrested eight individuals suspected of armed robbery in the state. According to a statement from Imo police spokesperson Henry Okoye, the suspects were captured on Monday at various sites in Avu, Irete, Okuku, Ihiagwa, and Obinze in Owerri west LGA. “The suspects are currently undergoing intensive investigation to determine their […] The post Imo Police Nab Eight Suspected Armed Robbers, Confiscate Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Security: Reps hail Okpebholo, seek establishment of military base in Uromi

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has commended Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, for setting up a joint security task force to combat rising insecurity in the state. The House charged the Defence Headquarters with establishing a military base in Uromi, the headquarters of Esan North East Local Government Area, to enhance security […] The post Security: Reps hail Okpebholo, seek establishment of military base in Uromi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Security Operatives Nab 4 Suspects, Rescue Kidnapped Teacher In Oyo

Four persons were on Sunday arrested by personnel of the Oyo State Police Command and the Amotekun Corps at Odo-Osa area of Ilora in Afijio Local Government of Oyo State for allegedly kidnapping a woman. The suspects who were said to be Fulanis reportedly stormed the home of a couple, Mr and Mrs Olayiwola at […]

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2 w. ago EFCC Nabs 14 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Jos, Recovers Sophisticated Gadgets

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested fourteen suspects in connection with internet fraud activities. They were said to have been arrested in K-Vom and Rayfield areas, Jos, Plateau State over the weekend, following credible intelligence. This was contained in a statement shared via its Facebook page on Monday. READ MORE: “Corrupt Foreigners […] The post EFCC Nabs 14 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Jos, Recovers Sophisticated Gadgets appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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