27 h. ago Adamawa Police Arrest Two Kidnap Suspects, Recover Weapons, Ammunition

Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Adamawa police command in Ngurore Forest, Yola South, and Gborom Mountain, Demsa Local Government Areas. SP Suleiman Nguroje, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement in Yola on Friday that the arrest was made in coordination with local hunters. Nguroje stated that the success was a result […] The post Adamawa Police Arrest Two Kidnap Suspects, Recover Weapons, Ammunition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Ekiti govt rewards herbalist over arrest of boy who wanted to use six

Tribune Online Ekiti govt rewards herbalist over arrest of boy who wanted to use six-year-old nephew for ritual •As court remands suspect in prison EKITI State government on Friday appreciated and rewarded a herbalist, Adesua Ifafemi, for his role in the arrest of a 23-year-old boy who wanted to use his sister’s six-year-old son for ritual. Saturday Tribune gathered that the suspect identified as Solomon Fabiyi was arrested by men of the state […] Ekiti govt rewards herbalist over arrest of boy who wanted to use six-year-old nephew for ritual Tribune Online

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69 h. ago PICTORIAL: NSCDC arrests 17 for vandalising telecom, power installations in Yobe

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested 17 individuals in Yobe for allegedly vandalising telecommunications and power infrastructure. The arrest was disclosed in a brief statement posted on the NSCDC’s official X handle on Thursday. The statement read, “NSCDC goes tough on vandals, arrest 17 suspects for destruction of telecom and power installations Read More

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3 d. ago Anambra Assembly rejects Police report on escape of colleague’s killers

Tribune Online Anambra Assembly rejects Police report on escape of colleague’s killers The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt Hon.Somtochukwu Udeze has described as shocking and unfortunate the press release by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga announcing the escape of two of the arrested suspects involved in the murder of Hon. Justice Azuka of Onitsha North One Constituency in the Assembly. […] Anambra Assembly rejects Police report on escape of colleague’s killers Tribune Online

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3 d. ago 30 internet fraudsters jailed in Oyo, ordered to forfeit assets

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction of 30 internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Oyo State, with various sentences handed down by Justices Ladiran Akintola, Adebisi Adetujoye, and K.B. Olawoyin of the Oyo State High Court. According to a statement by the EFCC on Wednesday via X, the convicts were prosecuted on separate Read More

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3 d. ago Court convicts internet fraudster for N10m scam in Maiduguri

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentencing of one Abraham Ayomikun Ajibodu before Justice K. Dagat of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maiduguri, Borno State, for internet fraud. According to the Head of Media and Publicity, EFCC, Mr. Dele […] The post Court convicts internet fraudster for N10m scam in Maiduguri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Anambra Assembly rejects police account of suspects’ escape in lawmaker’s murder

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka The Anambra State House of Assembly has rejected the police explanation regarding the escape of some of the suspects arrested in connection with the kidnap and killing of one of its members, Hon. Justice Azuka, describing the police version as shocking. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, described as shocking and […] The post Anambra Assembly rejects police account of suspects’ escape in lawmaker’s murder appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Anambra Police Launch Manhunt As Two Suspected Killers Of Lawmaker, Azuka Escape Custody

At least two suspects linked to the killing of a lawmaker representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka, have escaped from police custody. In a statement on Tuesday by Spokesman for Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that security agents has commenced efforts to re-arrest the suspects. He added […] The post Anambra Police Launch Manhunt As Two Suspected Killers Of Lawmaker, Azuka Escape Custody appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police hunt for two fleeing suspects in Anambra lawmaker’s murder case

The Anambra State Police Command has reactivated operational plans to rearrest two suspects involved in the murder of Justice Azuka, the member representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in the State House of Assembly. The suspects, who had been arrested in connection with the lawmaker’s murder, escaped from custody two days ago during an operation to apprehend Read More

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4 d. ago Two suspects in Anambra lawmaker’s murder escape from Police custody

Tribune Online Two suspects in Anambra lawmaker’s murder escape from Police custody In a shocking turn of events, two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Anambra State lawmaker, Hon. Justice Azuka, have escaped from police custody. The Anambra State Police Command has launched an operational plan to re-arrest the suspects and has also initiated disciplinary action against the officers responsible for their escape. According to […] Two suspects in Anambra lawmaker’s murder escape from Police custody Tribune Online

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4 d. ago PICTORIAL: EFCC Arrests 15 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The suspects were apprehended at Amax Apartment in Guzape by operatives of the EFCC’s Makurdi Zonal Directorate following credible intelligence linking them to online fraudulent activities. In a statement posted on […]

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5 d. ago Japan, Nigeria police arrest 11 cybercrime suspects, recover $33,320

A joint operation between the Nigeria Police Force and the National Police Agency of Japan has led to the arrest of 11 suspects involved in identity theft, romance scams, and computer-related fraud targeting Japanese victims. The crackdown followed a report received on April 3, 2024, detailing five cybercrime cases linked to 13 individuals operating from Read More

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5 d. ago Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children

Tribune Online Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children “Lastly the Command calls on anyone looking for his or her child to come to Anambra State Police Command for necessary action and possible reunion with their parents,” he said. Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Rivers police arrest six suspected transformer vandals, recover exhibits

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against transformer vandalism by arresting six suspects, including the mediator between the suspected robbers. State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Grace Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police (SP), in a statement on Monday, said that on 9 January […] The post Rivers police arrest six suspected transformer vandals, recover exhibits appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Enugu police arrest two armed robbery suspects, recover firearms

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a stolen motorcycle along with three locally fabricated guns. The suspects, Chime Chidiebere (25) and Alior Kenechukwu (30), were apprehended on 6 February 2025 by officers of the 9th Mile Division following credible intelligence. Confirming the […] The post Enugu police arrest two armed robbery suspects, recover firearms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Security Agents Apprehend 18 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover 38 Locally

Operatives of Edo State Security Corps have arrested 18 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers in the state. It was gathered that the Corps’ commandant, Mr. Friday Ibadin, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. Ibadin said that the suspects were apprehended on Friday, along Benin-Auchi road, and 38 locally-made guns, pellets, and several charms were […] The post Security Agents Apprehend 18 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover 38 Locally-Made Guns In Edo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Kwara Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist For Alleged Killing Of Facebook Girlfriend

A young man, suspected to be killer of  final year student of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Lawal Yetunde, has been arrested by security agents. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the deceased was said to have been gruesomely murdered by her boyfriend, whom she met on Facebook. It was gathered that Yetunde was last seen […] The post Kwara Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist For Alleged Killing Of Facebook Girlfriend appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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