14 h. ago Police Arrest 8 Suspected Kidnappers, Cultists, Rescue 2 Victims

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested eight (8) suspected kidnappers in a series of coordinated intelligence-led operations across Delta, Katsina, Adamawa and Edo States. Two victims of kidnapping who had earlier been abducted by the hoodlums were also rescued by the police during the operations. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who gave […]

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16 h. ago Gombe police arrest 2 for theft, recover 3 stolen motorcycles

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has announced a breakthrough in its crackdown on criminal syndicates with the arrest of two suspected motorcycle thieves and the recovery of three motorcycles. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the Command revealed that the suspects were arrested by […] The post Gombe police arrest 2 for theft, recover 3 stolen motorcycles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Police arrest 82 suspects, foil multiple kidnapping, robbery attempts in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it arrested 82 suspects and thwarted multiple kidnapping and robbery attempts between read more Police arrest 82 suspects, foil multiple kidnapping, robbery attempts in Abuja

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39 h. ago Ondo: Police dismantle robbery syndicate, arrest murder suspect

Tribune Online Ondo: Police dismantle robbery syndicate, arrest murder suspect The Ondo State Police Command has said significant security breakthroughs have been recorded in the state in the last two weeks, including the arrest of a notorious armed robbery syndicate, suspected cultists, and fraudsters. Ondo: Police dismantle robbery syndicate, arrest murder suspect Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Cultism: Police arrest suspected killer of three vigilante members, 15 others in Edo

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Police Command, yesterday, announced the arrest of a suspected cultist linked to the killing of three vigilante members in the State.   Besides, the Command said its operatives arrested 15 other suspects and recovered firearms and ammunition from them. Spokesman of the Command, Moses Yamu, who disclosed in a […] The post Cultism: Police arrest suspected killer of three vigilante members, 15 others in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FCT police nab 6 over Abuja market killing, restore normalcy

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), police command has announced the arrest of six suspects over the killing of an innocent man that triggered unrest at Gosa Market located along the Abuja Airport Road. The incident, which caused pandemonium among customers, traders and residents, followed the death of a man accused of […] The post FCT police nab 6 over Abuja market killing, restore normalcy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Cultism: Police Arrest Suspected Killer Of Vigilantes, 15 Others In Edo

Edo State Police Command on Friday said it has arrested a 33-year-old Bello Salami, suspected to be a member of Maphite Confraternity, over his connection with the killing of three vigilante members in Edo State. The Command also said 15 other suspects were arrested during raids at different criminal hideouts, while firearms and ammunition were […]

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5 d. ago Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra

Tribune Online Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra The Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested one male suspect, Sunday Mbanu, in connection with the gruesome murder of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Ogboji community in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state on Monday evening. Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Police arrest suspected cultist, vandals, recover pistol in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected cultist with locally made pistol in a commercial bus in Oshodi area of the state. The RRS disclosed this in a statement shared on Facebook on Tuesday. According to the statement, the suspected cultist was arrested […] The post Police arrest suspected cultist, vandals, recover pistol in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police Arrest 5 Suspected Cattle Rustlers, Armed Robbers In Yobe

The Yobe State Police Command has apprehended five (5) persons accused of armed robbery at Mashio, Fune local government area of Yobe State. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Dungus Abdulkarim in a statement said on June 30, 2025, at about 1:30pm, Damagum Divisional Police Headquarters received credible intelligence about suspected cattle rustlers […]

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7 d. ago Ondo: Police arrest three suspects over death of commercial sex worker

Tribune Online Ondo: Police arrest three suspects over death of commercial sex worker Men of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a commercial sex worker at a brothel in Akure, the state capital. Ondo: Police arrest three suspects over death of commercial sex worker Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Adamawa Police Arrest Two Suspected Thieves For Allegedly Stealing Church Generator Battery

Operatives of Adamawa State Police Command have arrested two suspects for allegedly stealing a 100Ah Mikano generator battery, belonging to church in Yola. In a statement on Sunday by the command’s Spokesman, Sulaiman Ngoruje, identified the arrested individuals as as Dad Yusuf, and Gibson Husseini. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the suspects are residents of Upper […] The post Adamawa Police Arrest Two Suspected Thieves For Allegedly Stealing Church Generator Battery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police Bust Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 46 Ghanaians, Arrest Seven Suspects In Abuja

No fewer than 46 Ghanaian nationals trafficked into Nigeria have been rescued by security operatives in Abuja. It was gathered that seven suspects linked to cross-border human trafficking and cyber fraud networks were also arrested during the operation. In a statement on Thursday, by Spokesman for Nigeria Police Force, Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed that the rescue […] The post Police Bust Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 46 Ghanaians, Arrest Seven Suspects In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Osun: Police arrest suspected NANS representative with pistol

Nab suspected cultists, others From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Four students who claimed to be representatives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have been arrested by the Osun State Police Command in possession of an English Beretta Pistol in a Toyota Camry with registration number PRESIDENCY NANS 27ZD. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim […] The post Osun: Police arrest suspected NANS representative with pistol appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue Killings: NOA Applauds Swift Arrest Of Suspects By Security Agencies

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commended the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for the prompt arrest of suspects believed to be behind the recent massacre in Yelwata, Benue State, which led to multiple deaths and widespread destruction of property. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, the director-general of NOA, […]

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1 week ago Delta Police Arrest Native Doctor, Suspected Cultists For Illegal Possession Of Firearms

Operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cybercrime Squad of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a native doctor, Okonji Chimeze, for illegal possession of firearms. Chimeze, 47, was apprehended on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his residence in Umuehe Quarter, Ibusa, in Oshimili North local government area, following credible intelligence. During a search of […]

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1 week ago VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP 

Tribune Online VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP  Disclosing the arrest in a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, IGP Egbetokun said the police operatives were able to successfully arrest those suspected criminals... VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP  Tribune Online

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1 week ago Police arrest 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau killings, recover 2 GPMG, 8 AK

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday announced the arrest of 53 suspects said to be masterminds of the recent attacks and killings in Benue and Plateau states that claimed several lives, with many others injured and displaced. The IGP said 26 were arrested for the attack in […] The post Police arrest 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau killings, recover 2 GPMG, 8 AK-47 rifles used for the attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kogi: Police foil abduction of passengers, arrest two suspects

Tribune Online Kogi: Police foil abduction of passengers, arrest two suspects The Kogi State Police Command attached to Okene Division, while on routine stop-and-search duty, intercepted a Nissan vehicle (Ash colour) with registration number LGT 893 AA, Plateau, heading towards the Auchi axis with five passengers. Kogi: Police foil abduction of passengers, arrest two suspects Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Oyo: Police arrest 11 suspects over kidnap, murder cases in Ilero town

Tribune Online Oyo: Police arrest 11 suspects over kidnap, murder cases in Ilero town The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Johnson Adenola, has announced that 11 suspects are currently in custody in connection with the kidnapping of two women and the murder of a farmer in Ilero Town, Kajola Local Government Area, over two consecutive days. Oyo: Police arrest 11 suspects over kidnap, murder cases in Ilero town Tribune Online

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