18 h. ago Reps Ask IGP To Arrest FCDA Boss, Others Over Alleged Breach Of Building Code

The House of Representatives has directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Richard Dauda, over the alleged breach of the building code in the nation‘s capital, Abuja. Through its Committee on Public Petition, the House also ordered the arrest of Muktar Galadima, […]

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24 h. ago Police arrest siblings for stealing five bags of cement in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has detained two brothers, Philips and Charles Igbodo, for allegedly stealing five bags of cement in the Idiroko area of the state. According to a statement released on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the brothers were initially apprehended by a member of the Amotekun Corps. Philips, who works Read More

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28 h. ago Mercy Chinwo: Court orders arrest of VeryDarkMan for defamation

By Seyi Babalola The Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has issued a bench warrant to arrest blogger Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), for “criminal defamation” of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo’s reputation. The magistrate directed the Nigeria Police Force, along with other law enforcement authorities, to arrest VeryDarkMan and bring […] The post Mercy Chinwo: Court orders arrest of VeryDarkMan for defamation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Court Orders VeryDarkMan’s Arrest Over Mercy Chinwo Defamation Case

The Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has ordered the arrest of social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over allegations of “criminal defamation” against gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. The magistrate directed the Nigeria Police Force and other law enforcement agencies to arrest VeryDarkMan and present him in court […] The post Court Orders VeryDarkMan’s Arrest Over Mercy Chinwo Defamation Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Court orders VeryDarkMan’s arrest over defamation of Mercy Chinwo

The Chief Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of blogger Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, for “criminal defamation” of the reputation of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo. The magistrate ordered the Nigeria Police Force together with other law enforcement agencies to arrest VeryDarkMan and produce him Read More

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38 h. ago Ekiti Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Transformer Vandalism, Cable Theft

The Ekiti State Police Command has taken 12 suspects into custody for allegedly stealing and vandalising electric cables and transformers in Ado Ekiti and other parts of the state. Sunday Abutu, the Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that the suspects were apprehended at several criminal hideouts both inside and outside […] The post Ekiti Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Transformer Vandalism, Cable Theft appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Police Arrest 12 For Alleged Vandalism, Theft Of Electrical Equipment In Ekiti

Twelve persons have been arrested by the operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command for alleged vandalisation and theft of electrical equipment. The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Ekiti State Police Command apprehended the suspects in collaboration with some local security outfits. The arrested suspects include Kabiru Abubakar, 20; Kamarudeen Adekunle, 38; Sukurana Amodu, […]

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51 h. ago Police arrest 12 for vandalism, theft of transformers, cables in Ekiti

The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects over the vandalisation and theft of electric cables and transformers in Ado Ekiti and other parts of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, said in a statement on Wednesday that the suspects were apprehended in various criminal hideouts within and outside the state Read More

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57 h. ago Benue protest: Police arrest ring leaders for culpable homicide

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State Police Command said it has arrested two ring leaders in connection with the violent protest and destruction of properties in Naka, Gwer West Local Government Area LGA of Benue state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP. Steve Yabanet, disclosed this in a statement signed by the […] The post Benue protest: Police arrest ring leaders for culpable homicide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Police uncover LASU graduate’s shallow grave, arrest fourth suspect

The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the location where the Lagos State University graduate, Adedamola Ogunbode, was buried, following the arrest of the principal suspect, Olaoluwa Ajisomo. PUNCH Metro exclusively learnt that the prime suspect, rumoured to have fled to the Benin Republic, was leading police detectives in locating the burial site of Read More

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2 d. ago Police arrest, arraign woman for ‘using fake house to give testimony’ inside Enugu church

Tribune Online Police arrest, arraign woman for ‘using fake house to give testimony’ inside Enugu church The police said the suspect had appeared in a viral video during a church programme, claiming divine favour for acquiring the property. Police arrest, arraign woman for ‘using fake house to give testimony’ inside Enugu church Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Police arrest five kidnappers over murder of Rivers stadium CSO, son

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested five suspected kidnappers accused of terrorising Port Harcourt, the state capital, and its environs. The suspects are also linked to the killing of the Chief Security Officer of Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Richard Timothy, and his 23-year-old son, Silas, at their residence in February. Spokesperson for the command, Grace Read More

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3 d. ago Lagos Police Arrest Couple For Abducting, Extorting Online Vendor

The Lagos State Police Command has detained a couple, Emmanuel and Mmesoma Okafor, for allegedly abducting an online vendor while making a delivery in the Iyana Ishashi area of the state. Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this during a press briefing on Monday. He stated that the incident was reported on Sunday, March 9, […] The post Lagos Police Arrest Couple For Abducting, Extorting Online Vendor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Wife Over Infidelity In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have detained a 42-year-old Victor Okoh for the alleged murder of his wife, Victoria Okoh, 38, at their residence in Oron local government area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John on Monday explained to Journalists in Uyo, the State capital, that the […]

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4 d. ago Delta Police Arrest Suspected Gunrunner, Recover Dangerous Weapons

A 55-year-old suspected gunrunner, identified as Peter James, has been arrested by Delta State Police Command, along Warri-Benin Road. It was gathered that security operatives apprehended the suspect on the 3rd of March, 2025 and recovered three AK-47 rifles, 2,080 rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 from him. In a statement by Command’s Spokesman, Bright Edafe, on […] The post Delta Police Arrest Suspected Gunrunner, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Ogun Police Arrest Farmworker For Alleged Murder Of Colleague

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old farmworker, James Solomon, for allegedly killing his colleague, known only as Benson, at a farm in Ideko Shogaolu Village. Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement to PUNCH Online on Sunday. According to the statement, Solomon called a neighbour, Bartholomew, approximately 2:00 a.m. […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Farmworker For Alleged Murder Of Colleague appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police Arrest 8 Students, Avert Bloody Cult Clash In Akwa Ibom

No fewer than eight (8) students were arrested on Friday, while four others got injured when police operatives intervened to prevent a bloody cult clash between students of two secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State. An eyewitness, Ufot Bassey told LEADERSHIP that the clash involved students of Ewet Technical College (ETC), Nwaniba Road, and the […]

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5 d. ago Kano: Police arrest four suspected bandits attempting to buy AK

Tribune Online Kano: Police arrest four suspected bandits attempting to buy AK-47 The suspects were intercepted at Chula Filling Station while in possession of over one million naira in cash, which is believed to be intended for the arms transaction. Kano: Police arrest four suspected bandits attempting to buy AK-47 Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Ogun Police Arrest Three For Breaking Into Container, Stealing ₦10m Worth Of Items

Three individuals have been apprehended by the Ogun State Police Command in connection with the burglary of an Adron Homes and Properties Company container in the state’s Ode Omi region. The suspects—Balogun Jamiu (58), Iginla Adekunle (48), and Ahmadu Tairu (44)—were arrested after the company’s Chief Security Officer, Jinadu Rasaq, filed a complaint. Chief Superintendent […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Three For Breaking Into Container, Stealing ₦10m Worth Of Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police arrest church member for kidnapping two Catholic Priests in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old suspect, Tahamado Demian, for the kidnapping of two Catholic priests, Reverend Fathers Abraham Samman of the Jalingo Diocese and Matthew Dusami of the Yola Diocese. This was disclosed in a statement that the command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, shared on X.com on Saturday night. The statement disclosed Read More

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