16 h. ago Vigilante Killed As Edo Police Rescue Six From Kidnappers’ Dens

Six kidnapped victims were rescued by the Edo State Police Command on Friday during a coordinated operation that, unfortunately, claimed the life of a vigilante. Moses Yamu, the command spokesman, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday. Yamu stated that the victims were rescued from various locations and on separate days. READ MORE: Navy […] The post Vigilante Killed As Edo Police Rescue Six From Kidnappers’ Dens appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. 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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30 h. 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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43 h. 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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52 h. 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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57 h. 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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61 h. 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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5 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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5 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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5 d. ago Police rescue 12 kidnap victims, recover ₦10.3m ransom in nationwide crackdown

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued 12 kidnapped victims, recovered over ₦10 million in ransom, and neutralised suspected read more Police rescue 12 kidnap victims, recover ₦10.3m ransom in nationwide crackdown

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7 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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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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1 week ago Katsina: Police reject N1 million bribe, arrest suspected car thieves

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Some officers from the Katsina State police command have arrested two suspected car thieves after declining to collect N1 million cash bribe 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 […] The post Katsina: Police reject N1 million bribe, arrest suspected car thieves appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police arrest Portable for alleged criminal defamation, threat to life

By Seyi Babalola Controversial musician, Habeb Okikiola Badmus, better known as Portable has been arrested by the Kwara State police for suspected criminal defamation and other related offences. The arrest was carried out in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday by command personnel acting on a plea by one Okunola Saheed, also known as ‘Osupa’. SP […] The post Police arrest Portable for alleged criminal defamation, threat to life appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police Arrest 150 Suspected Criminals In Kano As CP Seeks Special Courts

No fewer than 150 suspects have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for alleged thuggery, illicit drug and unlawful possession of firearms. Police operatives also recovered 18 locally-made AK-47 rifles were since the assumption into office of the new Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori. CP Bakori who disclosed this also called on […]

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