15 h. ago Cultism: Police arrest suspected killer of three vigilante members, 15 others in Edo

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Police Command, yesterday, announced the arrest of a suspected cultist linked to the killing of three vigilante members in the State.   Besides, the Command said its operatives arrested 15 other suspects and recovered firearms and ammunition from them. Spokesman of the Command, Moses Yamu, who disclosed in a […] The post Cultism: Police arrest suspected killer of three vigilante members, 15 others in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago FCT police nab 6 over Abuja market killing, restore normalcy

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), police command has announced the arrest of six suspects over the killing of an innocent man that triggered unrest at Gosa Market located along the Abuja Airport Road. The incident, which caused pandemonium among customers, traders and residents, followed the death of a man accused of […] The post FCT police nab 6 over Abuja market killing, restore normalcy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Cultism: Police Arrest Suspected Killer Of Vigilantes, 15 Others In Edo

Edo State Police Command on Friday said it has arrested a 33-year-old Bello Salami, suspected to be a member of Maphite Confraternity, over his connection with the killing of three vigilante members in Edo State. The Command also said 15 other suspects were arrested during raids at different criminal hideouts, while firearms and ammunition were […]

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65 h. ago Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra

Tribune Online Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra The Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested one male suspect, Sunday Mbanu, in connection with the gruesome murder of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Ogboji community in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state on Monday evening. Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Police arrest suspected cultist, vandals, recover pistol in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected cultist with locally made pistol in a commercial bus in Oshodi area of the state. The RRS disclosed this in a statement shared on Facebook on Tuesday. According to the statement, the suspected cultist was arrested […] The post Police arrest suspected cultist, vandals, recover pistol in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Arrest 5 Suspected Cattle Rustlers, Armed Robbers In Yobe

The Yobe State Police Command has apprehended five (5) persons accused of armed robbery at Mashio, Fune local government area of Yobe State. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Dungus Abdulkarim in a statement said on June 30, 2025, at about 1:30pm, Damagum Divisional Police Headquarters received credible intelligence about suspected cattle rustlers […]

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4 d. ago Ondo: Police arrest three suspects over death of commercial sex worker

Tribune Online Ondo: Police arrest three suspects over death of commercial sex worker Men of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a commercial sex worker at a brothel in Akure, the state capital. Ondo: Police arrest three suspects over death of commercial sex worker Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Adamawa Police Arrest Two Suspected Thieves For Allegedly Stealing Church Generator Battery

Operatives of Adamawa State Police Command have arrested two suspects for allegedly stealing a 100Ah Mikano generator battery, belonging to church in Yola. In a statement on Sunday by the command’s Spokesman, Sulaiman Ngoruje, identified the arrested individuals as as Dad Yusuf, and Gibson Husseini. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the suspects are residents of Upper […] The post Adamawa Police Arrest Two Suspected Thieves For Allegedly Stealing Church Generator Battery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago NANS clears air on arrest of suspects with association’s branded vehicle

Tribune Online NANS clears air on arrest of suspects with association’s branded vehicle National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has responded to the arrest of four individuals found with... NANS clears air on arrest of suspects with association’s branded vehicle Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Osun incident: NANS cautions against reckless tagging of group

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has cautioned against reckless tagging of the association in the wake of recent arrest by the Osun State Police Command of four individuals reportedly found in possession of firearms, cutlasses, and charms while using a vehicle bearing a NANS plate number. This […] The post Osun incident: NANS cautions against reckless tagging of group appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Four Armed Robbery Suspects Nabbed In Gombe, Stolen Items Recovered

The Gombe State Police Command has apprehended four suspected armed robbers in connection with a violent home invasion in Bajoga, Funakaye Local Government Area. An intelligence-driven operation led to the arrest of the suspects, identified as Manu Muhammed, also known as Bappa Charger; Auwalu Muhammed, alias Yellow, aged 30; Ubaida Sani, 19, from Pantami Quarters; […] The post Four Armed Robbery Suspects Nabbed In Gombe, Stolen Items Recovered appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Police Bust Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 46 Ghanaians, Arrest Seven Suspects In Abuja

No fewer than 46 Ghanaian nationals trafficked into Nigeria have been rescued by security operatives in Abuja. It was gathered that seven suspects linked to cross-border human trafficking and cyber fraud networks were also arrested during the operation. In a statement on Thursday, by Spokesman for Nigeria Police Force, Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed that the rescue […] The post Police Bust Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 46 Ghanaians, Arrest Seven Suspects In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Osun: Police arrest suspected NANS representative with pistol

Nab suspected cultists, others From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Four students who claimed to be representatives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have been arrested by the Osun State Police Command in possession of an English Beretta Pistol in a Toyota Camry with registration number PRESIDENCY NANS 27ZD. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim […] The post Osun: Police arrest suspected NANS representative with pistol appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Benue Killings: NOA Applauds Swift Arrest Of Suspects By Security Agencies

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commended the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for the prompt arrest of suspects believed to be behind the recent massacre in Yelwata, Benue State, which led to multiple deaths and widespread destruction of property. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, the director-general of NOA, […]

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9 d. ago Delta Police Arrest Native Doctor, Suspected Cultists For Illegal Possession Of Firearms

Operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cybercrime Squad of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a native doctor, Okonji Chimeze, for illegal possession of firearms. Chimeze, 47, was apprehended on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his residence in Umuehe Quarter, Ibusa, in Oshimili North local government area, following credible intelligence. During a search of […]

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9 d. ago VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP 

Tribune Online VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP  Disclosing the arrest in a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, IGP Egbetokun said the police operatives were able to successfully arrest those suspected criminals... VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP  Tribune Online

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1 week ago IGP confirms arrest of 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau attacks

Tribune Online IGP confirms arrest of 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau attacks "In this senseless, barbaric attack, 47 people were confirmed killed. 27 persons sustained various degrees of injuries, IGP confirms arrest of 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau attacks Tribune Online

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1 week ago Police arrest 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau killings, recover 2 GPMG, 8 AK

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday announced the arrest of 53 suspects said to be masterminds of the recent attacks and killings in Benue and Plateau states that claimed several lives, with many others injured and displaced. The IGP said 26 were arrested for the attack in […] The post Police arrest 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau killings, recover 2 GPMG, 8 AK-47 rifles used for the attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago IGP Confirms Arrest Of 53 Suspects Connected To Benue, Plateau Killings

The inspector-general of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has said that 26 suspects have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the recent massacre at Yelewata community of Guma local government area in Benue State. He said in the attack, 47 villagers were killed, two attackers were killed by the police and over 100 others were […]

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1 week ago Kogi: Police foil abduction of passengers, arrest two suspects

Tribune Online Kogi: Police foil abduction of passengers, arrest two suspects The Kogi State Police Command attached to Okene Division, while on routine stop-and-search duty, intercepted a Nissan vehicle (Ash colour) with registration number LGT 893 AA, Plateau, heading towards the Auchi axis with five passengers. Kogi: Police foil abduction of passengers, arrest two suspects Tribune Online

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