2 h. ago FCT Police Arrest 12 Suspects In Connection With Killing Of ARISE News Anchor Sommie

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended 12 suspected members of an armed robbery gang allegedly linked to the murder of ARISE News Anchor, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, widely known as Sommie. The gang is also suspected to be responsible for the death of security guard Barnabas Danlami during a robbery incident at Unique […] The post FCT Police Arrest 12 Suspects In Connection With Killing Of ARISE News Anchor Sommie appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Police arrest robbery gang behind death of Arise News anchor

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 12 suspected armed robbers who carried out the attack that claimed the lives of Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, Arise News staff member and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, at Unique Apartment, Gishiri village, Katampe District, Abuja. It gave the names […] The post Police arrest robbery gang behind death of Arise News anchor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Police arrest four suspects for criminal conspiracy, theft in Niger

Tribune Online Police arrest four suspects for criminal conspiracy, theft in Niger “The owner of the motorcycle was later contacted and confirmed the theft, while the suspect was charged in court for prosecution... Police arrest four suspects for criminal conspiracy, theft in Niger Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Police arrest 12 suspects in connection with Arise TV anchor’s death

Tribune Online Police arrest 12 suspects in connection with Arise TV anchor’s death The gang was also linked to the death of a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, during a robbery at Unique Apartments, Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja. Police arrest 12 suspects in connection with Arise TV anchor’s death Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over ARISE News Staff Somtochukwu’s Murder

  The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 12 suspected armed robbers allegedly responsible for the gruesome killing of Arise News Channel staff member, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, during a robbery attack in Abuja. LEADERSHIP reports that the incident occurred in the early hours of September 29, 2025, […]

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20 h. ago Niger: Police arrest four suspects for stealing tyres, engine oil

Tribune Online Niger: Police arrest four suspects for stealing tyres, engine oil The police noted that the additional suspects were arrested for buying and receiving the stolen tyres, and that the exhibits were recovered. Niger: Police arrest four suspects for stealing tyres, engine oil Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Kainji Power Plant: Police arrest more suspects over N4.8bn theft

Tribune Online Kainji Power Plant: Police arrest more suspects over N4.8bn theft Niger State Police Command has arrested 13 additional suspects in connection with the vandalism and theft of Kainji Power Plant: Police arrest more suspects over N4.8bn theft Tribune Online

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44 h. ago Three Kidnap Suspects Apprehended In Nasarawa, Locally Made Rifle Recovered

The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspected kidnappers allegedly involved in the abduction of Miss Favour Francis of Ombi Anzaku. The incident occurred in Lafia Local Government Area, prompting swift action from security operatives to apprehend those connected to the crime. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in […] The post Three Kidnap Suspects Apprehended In Nasarawa, Locally Made Rifle Recovered appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Nasarawa Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers allegedly involved in the abduction of one Favour Francis in the Lafia area of the state. In a statement released on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, via X and sighted by PUNCH Metro, Francis was said to have been abducted around 10 […] The post Nasarawa Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police disrupt violent cult clash, arrest five suspects in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspected cultists and prevented the escalation of violent cult clashes in the Onireke and Isashi areas of the state. The arrested suspects, all male, were identified as Victor Christian, 43; Samuel Success, 29; Balogun Emmanuel, 43; Wisdom Chukwuemeka, 28; and Oche Job, 39. In […] The post Police disrupt violent cult clash, arrest five suspects in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police Intercept Illicit Drugs, Arrest Suspected Robbers, Recover Pistols

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have intercepted a truck with Reg. No. 3BGT 18LG driven by one Dennis Uruma, a 52-year-old male of Igalamela local government area, Kogi State and recover large quantities of suspected illicit drugs. A patrol team of “Eagle Net Special Squad”, Asaba, led by the commander, SP Danyaya Yunusa, […]

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4 d. ago Kano Police Nab Suspected Kidnapper Linked To Village Head Abduction

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a man suspected of kidnapping and armed robbery in connection with the abduction of the Village Head of Garun Babba, Alhaji Abdulmumini Mudi Zakari. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed that operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad apprehended […] The post Kano Police Nab Suspected Kidnapper Linked To Village Head Abduction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Ondo: Police foil assassination attempt on monarch, arrest 10 suspects

Tribune Online Ondo: Police foil assassination attempt on monarch, arrest 10 suspects According to the police spokesperson, the attackers, armed with firearms, knives, machetes, charms, and other dangerous weapons, stormed the community... Ondo: Police foil assassination attempt on monarch, arrest 10 suspects Tribune Online

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4 d. ago 2 Years After, Police Arrest Suspect Over Kano Village Head’s Abduction

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Usman Lawan Baba, also known as “Yellow”, in connection with the 2023 kidnapping of the Village Head of Garun Babba, Alhaji Abdulmumini Mudi Zakari. Police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday. He said the suspect was picked […]

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5 d. ago Police arrest suspect supplying bread, custard, other items to kidnappers in Plateau

The Plateau State Police Command has disclosed the arrest of over 12 suspects involved in various crimes, including one Auwal read more Police arrest suspect supplying bread, custard, other items to kidnappers in Plateau

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6 d. ago Police Arrest 72 Suspects, Recover Firearms, Rustled Cattles In Adamawa

Adamawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of 72 suspects and recovery of firearms as well as rustled cattle across the state. Police listed the recovered 15 illicit firearms to include AK-47 rifles, locally made pistols and111 round of assorted live ammunition. Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Morris Dankwambo, who gave the […]

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6 d. ago Plateau Police Arrest Suspect For Supplying Bread To Kidnappers

Plateau State Police Command has arrested more than 12 suspects linked to various crimes, including kidnapping, in a major security operation. Among those apprehended was Auwal Mohammed, who was caught supplying bread and other items to kidnappers in the Mazah community of Jos North Local Government Area. Briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Jos […] The post Plateau Police Arrest Suspect For Supplying Bread To Kidnappers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Anambra Police Arrest Suspect Behind Trader, Family Extortion Scheme

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended Bernard Odinchefu, a 62-year-old man and alleged informant for a secessionist group, who is reportedly running a significant extortion network in parts of Ihiala Local Government Area. Reports indicate that the suspect is responsible for collecting illegal levies from traders in the Isseke and Orsumoghu communities, demanding ₦10,000 […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Suspect Behind Trader, Family Extortion Scheme appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Osun Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Cultism, Kidnapping

The Osun State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects for involvement in various crimes, including armed robbery, cultism, and kidnapping, after a series of intelligence-led operations across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, revealed this during a press briefing at the State Command Headquarters on Ring Road, Osogbo, on Wednesday. The press […] The post Osun Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Cultism, Kidnapping appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Bauchi: Police foil kidnapping attempt, arrest three suspects

Tribune Online Bauchi: Police foil kidnapping attempt, arrest three suspects In the process, the Command was able to rescue the kidnapped victims unhurt while efforts have been intensified to track down the kidnappers and bring them to justice.  Bauchi: Police foil kidnapping attempt, arrest three suspects Tribune Online

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