7 h. 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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9 h. ago Nduagu Amagu Killing; Police Confirm Arrest Of Suspects, Say Investigation Ongoing

The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some persons following the crisis that erupted at Ndiagu Amagu in Ikwo local government area of the state which led to the death of one Nwoyike Ugbaloke while others sustained various degrees of injuries. Confirming the arrest, the police public relations officer (PPRO) SP Joshua […]

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52 h. 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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60 h. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Sokoto Police Arrest Suspected Terrorists, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Sokoto State Police Command have arrested some individuals, suspected to be terrorists in the state. In a statement on Friday, by Spokesman for the command, Ahmed Rufai, disclosed that security agents from the State Intelligence Department apprehended one Bello Ibrahim, popularly known as Bello Currency, and four others. Ahmed identified the remaining suspects […] The post Sokoto Police Arrest Suspected Terrorists, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago PICTORIAL: Troops Nab Wanted Bandits, Fake Army Officer, Recover Ammunition In Taraba

In a string of coordinated military operations across Taraba State, troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a wanted bandit and a notorious military impostor, while recovering a cache of arms and ammunition. This was disclosed in a statement signed by […]

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4 d. ago FCT Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Fatal Attack On Boys Brigade Camp

Three suspects have been arrested by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command in connection with the attack on the Boys Brigade camping site in Zhayidna Village, Orozo. One of the campers, named Johnson John, was reportedly killed in the attack. The suspects arrested are Stanley Ukweze, Dauda Yohana, and Gemu Adamu, all of whom reside […] The post FCT Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Fatal Attack On Boys Brigade Camp appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police arrest suspect in murder of Reverend Sister in Rivers

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command detained Kelvin Okoro on Thursday for the alleged murder of Reverend Sister Maureen Wecheonwu in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area, on March 26. Community sources reported that Kingsley Wali, Commander of the ONELGA Security and Planning Advisory Committee (OSPAC), led vigilantes to apprehend Okoro at […] The post Police arrest suspect in murder of Reverend Sister in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police arrest 3 suspects over attack on FCT Boys’ Brigade camp

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three suspects—Stanley Ukweze, Dauda Yohana, and Gemu Adamu, all residents of Wasa Village, Karshi—in connection with the attack on a Boys’ Brigade camping site in Zhayidna Village, Orozo. The attack resulted in the death of camper Johnson John. FCT Police Public Relations […] The post Police arrest 3 suspects over attack on FCT Boys’ Brigade camp appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police Arrest 148 Suspects, Recover Firearms, Others In Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command said its operatives arrested 148 suspects, recovered eleven AK-47 rifles and 20 locally fabricated assault rifles. Also recovered by the command is 110 live rounds of ammunition, two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) as well as three stolen vehicles. Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Dankombo Morris disclosed this during […]

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8 d. ago Police Arrest Suspected Traffickers, Recover Baby In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in their intensified surveillance during the ongoing Easter season, busted a syndicate specialising in trafficking new babies and trading them off for cash. LEADERSHIP gathered that the criminal gang bought most of the children at baby factories from willing young girls who claimed they could not support […]

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8 d. ago Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two suspected kidnappers, including a woman, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. The police identified the suspects as Celestine Onuyia, described as a native doctor who reportedly prepares charms and hides the gang’s weapons, and Jacinta Okolo, said to be part of the kidnapping […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Police Arrest 6 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover 4 Fabricated AK

The Kaduna State Police Command said on April 17, 2025, at about 1520hrs, credible intelligence was received from a reliable source regarding the presence of a suspected kidnapper taking refuge at Gida Abe in the State. Acting swiftly on the information, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Tafa Division immediately mobilised a surveillance team to […]

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1 week ago Katsina Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers, Recover Illicit Substance Worth N3.5M

Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered a large quantity of tramadol tablets worth N3,500,000.00. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Abubakar Sadiq, on Thursday, disclosed that the suspects both made their confessions to security agents as investigation is ongoing. Sadiq added that the arrests were made, in the […] The post Katsina Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers, Recover Illicit Substance Worth N3.5M appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police seize 2,084 Tramadol sachets, arrest suspects in Katsina

Katsina State Police Command has recovered 2,084 sachets of suspected tramadol tablets worth N3.5m from two suspected drug dealers. According to a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, on Thursday, the arrest is in its bid to curb substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state. “On March 20th, 2025, Read More

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1 week ago Kano Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs, Dangerous Weapons (Pictures)

Operatives of Kano State Police Command have arrested 157 suspects involved in armed robbery and thuggery. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Ibrahim Bakori on Wednesday, disclosed that some dangerous weapons and suspected tramadol tablets valued at over N150 million were recovered from the criminal elements. Bakori said that the firearms, which were allegedly […] The post Kano Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs, Dangerous Weapons (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Plateau killings: Police arrest key suspects, gov bans night grazing

The police on Wednesday said two key suspects have been arrested in connection with attacks on Plateau communities, leaving over 100 persons death, houses razed and many displaced. In response to the relentless attacks, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday, announced a restriction on night grazing and a ban on transportation of cattle by Read More

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1 week ago Katsina: Police reject N1m bribe, arrest suspected car thieves

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Some officers of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested two suspected car thieves after declining to collect N1 million cash from the hoodlums over a stolen vehicle. A statement on Wednesday from the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, explained that the police apprehended the suspects during […] The post Katsina: Police reject N1m bribe, arrest suspected car thieves appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Drugs, Arms In Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 157 suspects and recovered a large cache of drugs, firearms, and stolen property in a major crackdown on criminal activities across the state. The operation which spanned four weeks was part of the intensified efforts of the new Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori who assumed office on […]

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