34 h. ago Four Suspects Nabbed In Kano Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Drug Trafficking

The Kano State Police Command has arrested suspected armed robbers and recovered large quantities of illicit drugs and intoxicants in its ongoing fight against crime. In a statement on Thursday, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Police Public Relations Officer, said operatives apprehended two notorious suspects in connection with a robbery that occurred on September 14, […] The post Four Suspects Nabbed In Kano Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Drug Trafficking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Osun Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Cultism, Kidnapping

The Osun State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects for involvement in various crimes, including armed robbery, cultism, and kidnapping, after a series of intelligence-led operations across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, revealed this during a press briefing at the State Command Headquarters on Ring Road, Osogbo, on Wednesday. The press […] The post Osun Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Cultism, Kidnapping appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago One Arrested As Nasarawa Police Thwart Armed Robbery, Kidnapping Attempt

The Nasarawa State Police Command has foiled an attempted armed robbery and kidnapping along the Keffi–Akwanga highway, capturing one suspect and seizing weapons, ammunition, and military uniforms. This was confirmed in a statement on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel. He said officers acted after receiving a distress call around 12:25 p.m. on […] The post One Arrested As Nasarawa Police Thwart Armed Robbery, Kidnapping Attempt appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police Foil Kidnapping, Armed Robbery Attempt On Nasarawa Highway

Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have foiled a kidnapping and armed robbery attempt along the Keffi–Akwanga highway and arrested a suspect in the offensive. The suspects were said to have blocked the busy highway at a spot near Angwan Mayo community on September 30 in a bid to carry out their nefarious activities. […]

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5 d. ago Kano: Police arrest 105 suspects, recover illicit drugs worth over N82m

Tribune Online Kano: Police arrest 105 suspects, recover illicit drugs worth over N82m The Kano State Police Command has arrested 105 suspects in 30 major cases, including armed robbery, illicit drug dealings, theft of motor vehicles and motorcycles, and thuggery. Kano: Police arrest 105 suspects, recover illicit drugs worth over N82m Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Kaduna Police Nab Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Arms, 45 Phones

The Kaduna State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained onslaught against crime in the State with the arrest of six armed robbery suspects, five receivers of stolen goods, and three suspects for unlawful possession of firearms in a string of coordinated operations across Kaduna metropolis and beyond. According to a statement […]

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8 d. ago Seven Arrested In Jigawa For Robbery, Motorcycle Theft, Drug Offences

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested seven suspects for crimes including armed robbery, motorcycle theft, and drug-related offences across the state. In a statement on Thursday, September 25, police spokesperson SP Shiisu Lawan Adam confirmed the arrests. He stated that on September 17, officers at Auyo Division apprehended a 22-year-old man, Lawan Ya’u from […] The post Seven Arrested In Jigawa For Robbery, Motorcycle Theft, Drug Offences appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Police Arrest Suspected Supplier Of Firearms To Criminals In Ondo

The arrest of the suspect was a sequel to the arrest of three others in connection with the armed robbery incident in Irele. The post Police Arrest Suspected Supplier Of Firearms To Criminals In Ondo appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Anambra Police Arrest Three Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Tricycle

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended three individuals in Awarasi Village, Uga, Aguata Local Government Area, in connection with armed robbery, and successfully recovered a stolen tricycle. In a statement released on Tuesday, the state police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that the arrests were made on Monday. According to Ikenga, the operation followed a […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Three Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Tricycle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police Arrest 4,383 Suspects, Rescue 1,138 Kidnap Victims In 3 Months

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued 4,383 suspects for various crimes and rescued 1,138 kidnap victims in the past three months. Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun revealed that, between July 31 and September 23, 2025, police arrested 4,383 suspects, including 481 for armed robbery, 260 for kidnapping, 371 for homicide, 161 for unlawful […]

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1 week ago Delta Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Armed Robbers, Recover AK

The Delta State Police Command has arrested four individuals linked to a suspected kidnapping and an armed robbery syndicate, resulting in the recovery of AK-47 rifles. The command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Asaba. According to Edafe, the operation began after the police received a distress call that a […] The post Delta Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Armed Robbers, Recover AK-47 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kano Police Arrest Two Suspects Linked To Lagos Armed Robbery, Attempted Murder

The Kano State Police Command has taken two individuals into custody in connection with a recent armed robbery and attempted murder incident in Lagos State. SP Abdullahi Haruna, the command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Saturday. “The Kano State Police Command has achieved a significant breakthrough in a recent case […] The post Kano Police Arrest Two Suspects Linked To Lagos Armed Robbery, Attempted Murder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Days After Robbery Attack On Singer Lil Kesh In Lagos, Police Arrest Suspects In Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested two key suspects involved in a violent armed robbery and attempted murder incident that took place at Bera Estate, Chevron, Lagos State. According to a statement released on Saturday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the breakthrough came on September 11 when tactical operatives, acting on […]

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2 w. ago Gombe Police Arrest Five Suspects Linked To Armed Robbery, Fraud, Recover Stolen Vehicle

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested five suspects linked to armed robbery, fraud, and other criminal activities, and has also recovered a stolen vehicle. During a Friday parade of suspects, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, stated that operatives apprehended Abdullahi Mohammed, 32, from Liji Quarters, Yamaltu/Deba LGA. He is alleged to […] The post Gombe Police Arrest Five Suspects Linked To Armed Robbery, Fraud, Recover Stolen Vehicle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Cultism: Govt demolishes 4 houses in Edo North, arrests over 20 suspects

The Edo State Special Security Squad, during the week, commenced mass demolition of properties linked to suspected cultists in Etsako West Local Government Area of the state in high-stakes operation led by the Chief Security Officer, Government House and the Governor’s Principal Security Officer (PSO). The Squad, codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers arrested […] The post Cultism: Govt demolishes 4 houses in Edo North, arrests over 20 suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Two Suspects Arrested For Raiding Churches, Stealing Musical Instruments In Delta

The Delta State Police Command has apprehended two suspects believed to be part of an armed robbery syndicate notorious for raiding churches at night and stealing musical instruments and other valuables. SP Bright Edafe, the state police public relations officer, confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Wednesday. Edafe said, “Following complaints received from […] The post Two Suspects Arrested For Raiding Churches, Stealing Musical Instruments In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Akwa Ibom: Police arrest suspected cultists, armed robbers, burglars

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom: Police arrest suspected cultists, armed robbers, burglars The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has arrested suspects linked to cultism, armed robbery, and burglary, as well as recovered firearms and stolen property. Akwa Ibom: Police arrest suspected cultists, armed robbers, burglars Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Osun Police Arrest Seven Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Attempted Murder, Cult Clashes

The Osun State Police Command has apprehended seven individuals in connection with alleged armed robbery, attempted murder, and cult-related violence in Ile-Ife and Iree, seizing two stolen motorcycles in the process. In a statement on Thursday, police spokesperson DSP Abiodun Ojelabi said that 23-year-old Johnson Olagoke allegedly lured two commercial motorcyclists to a secondary school […] The post Osun Police Arrest Seven Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Attempted Murder, Cult Clashes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago We used to patrol bank areas to get our targets, Ibadan armed robbery suspect reveals

Tribune Online We used to patrol bank areas to get our targets, Ibadan armed robbery suspect reveals A suspected member of a two-man armed robbery gang, Atanda Lateef, has revealed how he and the gang leader, identified as Monday, used to target people carrying polythene bags within areas where banks are situated, with the belief that the bags would contain wads of naira notes. Lateef, aged 33, was on Wednesday arrested by […] We used to patrol bank areas to get our targets, Ibadan armed robbery suspect reveals Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Police, NIS To Repatriate 20 Ghanaians Trafficked To Akwa Ibom – CP

20 Ghanaians recently kidnapped and trafficked into Akwa Ibom State are to be repatriated back to their country of origin. The commissioner of police (CP), Baba Azare, who disclosed this while parading several criminal suspects involved in  cases of murder, kidnapping, cultism, vandalism, armed robbery and other sundry crimes, said plans have been concluded with […]

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