10 h. ago Soldiers arrest army impersonator, recover arms, ammunition in Plateau, Kaduna

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos In a significant breakthrough against banditry in Plateau and Kaduna states, troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested a suspected bandit impersonating a soldier. The suspect, dressed in military combat camouflage with the intent to deceive and rob unsuspecting members of the public, was apprehended at Katsit Community in […] The post Soldiers arrest army impersonator, recover arms, ammunition in Plateau, Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Police Arrest Suspected Dealer Over Vandalised Power Equipment In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Mr. Maduka, for allegedly dealing in vandalised electric equipment. Maduka, according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, was arrested at Fegge area of Onitsha over the weekend following a tip off.   SP Ikenga said bags of vandalised […]

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65 h. ago Weapons, Counterfeit Cash Recovered As Police Arrest 14 In Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested fourteen suspects over alleged involvement in the circulation of counterfeit currencies. Lawan Shiisu, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Command, stated on Friday that the suspects were arrested on Thursday in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area. As reported by the News Agency of Nigeria, Lawan […] The post Weapons, Counterfeit Cash Recovered As Police Arrest 14 In Jigawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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65 h. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest 183 Suspects, Recover Vehicle, Firearm, Hard Drugs In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command said it launched an aggressive clampdown on criminal hideouts and black spots across the state, resulting in the arrest of 183 suspected criminal elements. Police said the raids were in tandem with the renewed and continuous effort to rid the state of criminal elements and safeguard lives and properties. Police […]

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2 d. ago Anambra Police Arrest Vigilante Officers For Allegedly Killing Teenager

Anambra State Police Command has arrested two security operatives for accidentally killing a 17 years old boy in Onitsha Main Market while trying to arrest a suspected criminal. In a statements on Friday by Spokesman for the State’s Police Command Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that a 19 years old boy who is suspected to be a […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Vigilante Officers For Allegedly Killing Teenager appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NAPTIP, DIA Bust Human Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 20 Foreigners

Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) have arrested three key individuals believed to be members of an organised criminal network operating in Nigeria, NAPTIP said in a press statement yesterday. The operation led to the rescue of 20 victims trafficked from the […]

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3 d. ago Police Arrest Notorious Suspect For Online Fraud, Identity Theft In Bauchi

In a significant breakthrough against cybercrime, the Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended one Umar Yau a.k.a. Snake, who is reportedly notorious for online fraud and identity thief. Yau, a 25-year-old resident of the Yelwan Makaranta area of Bauchi of Bauchi metropolis was arrested following a meticulous, technology-driven investigation initiated in response to a petition […]

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4 d. ago Sokoto Police Arrest Woman Over Alleged Assault On Domestic Worker

The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested one Fauziya Rabo over an alleged physical assault on her domestic assistant, Bashariyya Usman. DSP Ahmad Rufai, the spokesperson for the Sokoto State Police Command, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that an official petition prompted swift action, leading to the arrest of the suspect, who is now […] The post Sokoto Police Arrest Woman Over Alleged Assault On Domestic Worker appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Niger Police Arrest Six Suspected Thugs, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Niger State Police Command have arrested six suspects for thuggery, disturbance of public peace and possession of dangerous weapons in Minna area of the state. In a statement by Spokesman of the state’s police command, Wasiu Abiodun on Wednesday, identified the arrested individuals as Rabiru Bello, Adamu Nasiru, Aliyu Murtala, Abdullahi Abubakar and […] The post Niger Police Arrest Six Suspected Thugs, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police Arrest Seven Teenagers Over Alleged Robbery In Adamawa

Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended seven young persons for allegedly belonging to a notorious gang, called ‘Shila Boys’. It was gathered that the arrested individual were accused to be involving in armed robbery events, in some areas of the state. In a statement by Spokesman for the state’s Police Command, Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed that […] The post Police Arrest Seven Teenagers Over Alleged Robbery In Adamawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Sokoto police arrest woman over alleged assault on domestic help

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Fauziya Rabo in connection with a disturbing case of physical assault on her domestic worker, Bashariyya Usman. The police public relations officer DSP Ahmad Rufai of the command said that they have received an official petition detailing the alleged abuse. […] The post Sokoto police arrest woman over alleged assault on domestic help appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police arrest blogger for allegedly blackmailing Lagos council chairman

Tribune Online Police arrest blogger for allegedly blackmailing Lagos council chairman Police officers attached to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Alagbon, Lagos, on Wednesday arrested a blogger, Nurudeen Adegbenro, for allegedly blackmailing Agege Local Government Chairman, Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi. Police arrest blogger for allegedly blackmailing Lagos council chairman Tribune Online

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6 d. ago IGP confab: Harvest of arrests as Enugu police nab 288 suspects

Enugu State Police Command has arrested over 288 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers, cultists, rapists and child traffickers, rescuing 36 victims. Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, told the Inspector General of Police conference in Abuja: “Our modest operational successes are intended to provide insight into our unwavering efforts to combat crime in Enugu State. “We remain committed to ensuring the state remains […] The post IGP confab: Harvest of arrests as Enugu police nab 288 suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Weapons, Hard Drugs Recovered As Police Arrest 27 Criminal Suspects In Kaduna

The Kaduna Police Command has arrested 27 suspected criminals following a raid on hideouts in the Kawo region of the state. Reports indicate that the operation led to the recovery of dangerous weapons such as knives, axes, cutlasses, as well as hard drugs. Mansir Hassan, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrests in a statement made […] The post Weapons, Hard Drugs Recovered As Police Arrest 27 Criminal Suspects In Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Police arrest 27 suspects over naval officer’s murder in Kaduna

Tribune Online Police arrest 27 suspects over naval officer’s murder in Kaduna "Exhibits recovered during the operation include: knives, axes, cutlasses and a large quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp and other hard drugs Police arrest 27 suspects over naval officer’s murder in Kaduna Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Insecurity: Troops kill terrorists kingpin, Malam Jidda, several others in Yobe

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops kill terrorists kingpin, Malam Jidda, several others in Yobe "troops recently neutralised several terrorists, has led to the discovery of other neutralised bodies of terrorists, and recovery of assorted arms and equipment. Insecurity: Troops kill terrorists kingpin, Malam Jidda, several others in Yobe Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Police arrest suspect with N90,000 stolen cigarettes in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man with nine packs of cigarettes worth N90,000 allegedly stolen from a supermarket in Falomo, Ikoyi area of the state. In a Facebook post, the RRS said its patrol team arrested the suspect (name withheld) at 5:30 pm […] The post Police arrest suspect with N90,000 stolen cigarettes in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Operation Safe Haven Poised To Rid Plateau, Others Of Criminal Elements

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in charge of security in Plateau, Bauchi and part of Southern Kaduna State have recorded several successes in the months of April and May with troops neutralising bandits, recovering arms and arresting notorious gun runners in Plateau and Kaduna states. It all started with the arrest of two members […]

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8 d. ago Suspect Flees As Nasarawa Police Recover Arms, Motorcycle During Stop

Operatives of Nasarawa State Police Command have recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and a suspected stolen motorcycle in a stop-and-search operation carried out along Giza-Kadarko road, Keana Local Government Area of the state. In a statement on Sunday by Spokesman of the state’s Police Command Ramhan Nansel, on Sunday, disclosed that the operation followed a […] The post Suspect Flees As Nasarawa Police Recover Arms, Motorcycle During Stop-And-Search appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Amotekun Foils Armed Robbery In Ogun, Rescues Injured Victim

The Ogun State Security Network, also known as Amotekun, foiled a robbery attempt in the early hours of Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Akinale town in Ewekoro Local Government Area. The incident occurred around 1:20 am and left a 28-year-old man, Opeyemi Olusanya, with a gunshot wound on his left leg. According to the Deputy […] The post Amotekun Foils Armed Robbery In Ogun, Rescues Injured Victim appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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