23 h. ago Police Raid Lagos Community, Arrest Three Suspected Cultists, Recover Guns

Operatives of Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected cultists and recovered dangerous weapons during a raid in the Elemoro area of the state. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Saturday, disclosed that the arrests were made after officers on routine patrol received intelligence about the gathering. Hundeyin identified the […] The post Police Raid Lagos Community, Arrest Three Suspected Cultists, Recover Guns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Anambra Police Storm Kidnappers’ Hideout, Nab Four Suspects, Recover Three Vehicles

Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have arrested four suspected kidnappers, following a raid on their hideout, located at Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that police officers attached to Rapid Response Squad/Anti-Kidnapping Unit of Awkuzu, acting on credible information, carried out the operation on Friday night. In a […] The post Anambra Police Storm Kidnappers’ Hideout, Nab Four Suspects, Recover Three Vehicles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police arrest man for stealing N20m hair from moving truck in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Austine, a suspected traffic robber, and recovered stolen goods worth ₦20 million following a police response to a tip-off about a brazen highway theft on the CMS-Marina Bridge. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, CSP Benajim Hundeyin disclosed this in a statement […] The post Police arrest man for stealing N20m hair from moving truck in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Kano Police Nab Suspect In Fatal Robbery Attack, Recover Weapon

The Kano State Police Command has taken a 20-year-old into custody over allegations of armed robbery and culpable homicide. SP Abdullahi Haruna, the command’s public relations officer, confirmed the suspect’s arrest in a statement issued on Tuesday. He stated that the suspect was arrested on Monday at Danbare Quarters within the Kano metropolis. READ MORE: […] The post Kano Police Nab Suspect In Fatal Robbery Attack, Recover Weapon appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Seven Suspected Robbers Arrested In Abuja, 14 Stolen Mobile Phones Recovered

Operatives of Niger State Police Command have arrested seven robbery suspects in connection with a recent incident in Suleja area of the state. It was gathered that the suspected criminal elements were said to have robbed their victims of their handsets and other valuables. The Command’s Spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, in a statement, on Tuesday disclosed […] The post Seven Suspected Robbers Arrested In Abuja, 14 Stolen Mobile Phones Recovered appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago PICTORIAL: Bauchi Police Arrest 4 Suspects For Producing Counterfeit Herbicides

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four persons involved in the production of counterfeit herbicides in Bauchi metropolis. The suspects were discovered and apprehended in the act while producing the fake substances at a residence in Unguwan Liman, Bauchi. Those arrested included Usman Suleman, a 21-year-old resident of Karofin Madaki; Ahmad Musa, a 20-year-old […]

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7 d. ago Lagos police officers trace murder suspect to Kogi, recover stolen vehicle

By John Ogunsemore The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Abubakar Iliyasu for the murder of 65-year-old Mrs Jane Okoye which occurred on April 2, 2025, in the Orile-Iganmu area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Lagos, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. Hundeyin said detectives […] The post Lagos police officers trace murder suspect to Kogi, recover stolen vehicle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Police Neutralise Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Victim In Enugu

Operatives of the anti-kidnapping tactical squad of Enugu State Police Command have neutralised a suspected kidnapper while also rescuing a male kidnap victim. One locally fabricated double-barreled pistol loaded with two live cartridges was also recovered from the neutralised suspect together with a green-coloured Nissan Almeria car used for kidnapping. Spokesman of the Enugu Police […]

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8 d. ago Edo Police Nab 95 Suspected Cult Members, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Edo State Police Command have arrested 95 suspected cult members during some operations across various parts of the state. It was gathered that the suspects were members of the notorious Maphites, Eiye, and Aye confraternities, disturbing the peace of the state. In a statement on Friday by the Command’s Spokesman, Moses Yamu, disclosed […] The post Edo Police Nab 95 Suspected Cult Members, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Police arrest suspected car thief, recover 3 stolen vehicles

The Police in Ondo State, on Friday, arrested a 42-year-old suspected car thief, Ayodele Temitope, and recovered three stolen vehicles. Mr Wilfred Afolabi, The Commissioner of Police in the state, made this known in Akure while addressing newsmen on the significant achievements of the command over the past few months in the state. Afolabi said […] The post Police arrest suspected car thief, recover 3 stolen vehicles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons, Stolen Motorcycle In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two men suspected of being involved in kidnapping and cult-related activities. The suspects were apprehended during a police raid on a criminal hideout in the Otolo-Nnewi area of the state. The operation, which was carried out on Wednesday, May 1, followed credible intelligence and led to the recovery […] The post Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons, Stolen Motorcycle In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago 12 Kidnap Suspects, Three Gunrunners Arrested In Taraba, Kaduna – Police

Nigerian Police has successfully arrested 12 suspected kidnappers, three gunrunners and recovered several firearms in Kaduna and Taraba states. This was disclosed in a statement by Force Spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Tuesday, attributing the arrest to intelligence gathering. Adejobi stated that on April 25, 2025, Force Intelligence Department in collaboration with operatives of the Taraba […] The post 12 Kidnap Suspects, Three Gunrunners Arrested In Taraba, Kaduna – Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police arrest 12 suspected kidnappers, 3 gunrunners, recover arms, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Police Force headquarters in Abuja, said its operations to curb insecurity have yielded tremendous successes with the arrest of suspected kidnappers and gunrunners and the recovery of arms across several states. The successful operations, which were propelled by credible intelligence according to the force public relations officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi, demonstrate […] The post Police arrest 12 suspected kidnappers, 3 gunrunners, recover arms, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Niger Delta: Troops arrest 23 oil thieves, recover 180,000 litres of stolen products

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have intensified their crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta region. Between April 21 and 27, they arrested 23 suspected oil thieves and deactivated 13 illegal refineries, recovering over 180,000 litres of stolen petroleum products. Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy […] The post Niger Delta: Troops arrest 23 oil thieves, recover 180,000 litres of stolen products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Delta Police Neutralize Five Suspected Kidnappers, Recover AK

No fewer than five suspected kidnappers terrorizing Ubulu-Uku, Issele-Uku, Issele-Asagba have been neutralized by operatives of Delta State Police Command. In a statement on Sunday by the Command’s Spokesman, Bright Edafe, disclosed that security agents stormed one of their hideouts in Agu-Amawbia forest, where they recovered one Ak-47 rifle, and 132 rounds of live ammunition. […] The post Delta Police Neutralize Five Suspected Kidnappers, Recover AK-47 Rifles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Army nabs human parts trafficker, drug peddlers in Ogun State

By PHILIP NWOSU In a major security breakthrough, troops of the 81 Division Nigerian Army, operating under the 35 Artillery Brigade, have arrested a man suspected of trafficking in human parts in Kulanla Odomoola, Ogun State. The suspect was reportedly rescued from an angry mob that had attempted to lynch him before troops intervened. Following […] The post Army nabs human parts trafficker, drug peddlers in Ogun State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kaduna: DSS arrests 54 suspects, including bandits and gunrunners

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Command of the Department of State Services (DSS) conducted 34 successful operations in the first quarter of 2025, arresting 54 suspects, including serving security operatives, and recovering a large cache of arms and ammunition. Governor Uba Sani praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi as DSS […] The post Kaduna: DSS arrests 54 suspects, including bandits and gunrunners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Akwa Ibom Police Raid Storage Facility, Nab One Suspect, Recover Guns

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have busted a storage facility where dangerous weapons are being kept and recovered some firearms in the Ikot Ekpene local government area of the state. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesperson, Timfon John, on Saturday, disclosed that a joint operation led by security agents resulted in the […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Raid Storage Facility, Nab One Suspect, Recover Guns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police raid Nasarawa black spot, recover pistol, arrest suspect

By John Ogunsemore The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Buhari Mustapha and recovered a firearm during a raid on a known black spot, popularly called “Me and You”, in the Masaka area of Karu Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Ramhan Nansel […] The post Police raid Nasarawa black spot, recover pistol, arrest suspect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ogun Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover Human Parts From Buildings Disguised As White Garment Churches

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have uncovered human body parts concealed inside buildings disguised as Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Kobape town and Abiola Way in Abeokuta. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the discovery was made following the arrest of three suspects, identified as Sunday Akintobi, Oladimeji Olaniran, and Isaiah Tijani. They were apprehended on […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover Human Parts From Buildings Disguised As White Garment Churches appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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