2 h. ago Suspected Cult Member Kills Grocery Seller In Osun Over Alleged Demands Of Payment For Drinks

Gunman, suspected to be cult member, Segun Ogunfunmilayo, has been arrested by Osun State Police Command for allegedly shooting a grocery seller in the Ede area of the state. It was gathered that the horrible incident occurred on March 8, 2025, at about 9:00 PM in the Buhari/Ishola area, Ede town. Segun had reportedly bought […] The post Suspected Cult Member Kills Grocery Seller In Osun Over Alleged Demands Of Payment For Drinks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Cultist shoots Osun grocery seller for demanding payment for drinks

A suspected cultist, Segun Ogunfunmilayo, has been arrested by the Osun State Police Command for shooting a grocery seller in the Ede area of the state. Ogunfunmilayo, who allegedly committed the act on March 8, 2025, at about 9:00 pm in the Bihari/Ishola area, Ede, had reportedly bought a bottle of energy drink from the Read More

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28 h. ago Army Kills Kidnappers, Arrests Gunrunners in Plateau, Kaduna

Troops of the 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN, as part of the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A, have neutralised two kidnappers and arrested suspected gunrunners while recovering arms and ammunition in Plateau and Kaduna states. The Media Information Officer for OPSH, Major Samson Zhakom, disclosed this in a statement posted on the Nigerian Army’s official Read More

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33 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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45 h. ago Police Arrest 12 For Alleged Vandalism, Theft Of Electrical Equipment In Ekiti

Twelve persons have been arrested by the operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command for alleged vandalisation and theft of electrical equipment. The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Ekiti State Police Command apprehended the suspects in collaboration with some local security outfits. The arrested suspects include Kabiru Abubakar, 20; Kamarudeen Adekunle, 38; Sukurana Amodu, […]

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46 h. ago Police arrest 12 for vandalism, theft of transformers, cables in Ekiti

The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects over the vandalisation and theft of electric cables and transformers in Ado Ekiti and other parts of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, said in a statement on Wednesday that the suspects were apprehended in various criminal hideouts within and outside the state Read More

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49 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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64 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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64 h. ago Five suspected kidnappers arrested for Rivers stadium CSO, son’s death

The Rivers State Police Command said its operatives have arrested five suspected kidnappers who had been terrorising the capital, Port Harcourt and other parts of the state. Also, the police said the suspects were members of a syndicate allegedly involved in the murder of the Chief Security Officer of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Richard Timothy, Read More

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67 h. 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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3 d. ago Police arrest five kidnappers over murder of Rivers stadium CSO, son

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested five suspected kidnappers accused of terrorising Port Harcourt, the state capital, and its environs. The suspects are also linked to the killing of the Chief Security Officer of Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Richard Timothy, and his 23-year-old son, Silas, at their residence in February. Spokesperson for the command, Grace Read More

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3 d. ago Navy Destroys Several Illegal Refining Sites, Seizes 6 Boats In February 

The Nigerian Navy said its troops deployed for Operation DELTA SANITY II deactivated over 11 illegal refining sites and seized six boats laden with products in February 2025. The troops arrested two suspected vandals and recovered illegally refined products within the month. A statement by the naval spokesman, Commodore Aiwuyo Adams-Aliu, said these successes contributed […]

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3 d. ago EFCC Arrests Four Chinese Nationals, 27 Others Over Illegal Mining In Plateau

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have apprehended 31 suspected illegal miners in Jos, Plateau State. It was gathered that the suspected individuals, including four Chinese nationals were arrested on March 8, 2025, in the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos following credible intelligence. In a statement […] The post EFCC Arrests Four Chinese Nationals, 27 Others Over Illegal Mining In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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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3 d. 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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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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5 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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5 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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5 d. ago Church Member Arrested Over Kidnapping Of Two Catholic Priests In Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old suspect, Tahamado Demian. He is accused of kidnapping two Catholic priests: Reverend Father Abraham Samman of the Jalingo Diocese and Reverend Father Matthew Dusami of the Yola Diocese. This was revealed in a statement shared by the command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, on X platform on Saturday. […] The post Church Member Arrested Over Kidnapping Of Two Catholic Priests In Adamawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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