26 h. 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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62 h. 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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2 w. ago Nasarawa Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Two Students

Operatives of Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a notorious kidnapper and rescued two Federal University of Lafia students. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Nansel Ranham, on Tuesday, disclosed that Sarawak State Police Command received a distress call on the 1st of April, 20225, reporting an attack by suspected kidnappers at a student […] The post Nasarawa Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Two Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police arrest 6 suspects, rescue 21 kidnapped victims, recover N4.8m ransom

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has apprehended six suspects for various crimes, rescued 21 kidnap victims. and recovered N4.8 million read more Police arrest 6 suspects, rescue 21 kidnapped victims, recover N4.8m ransom

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3 w. ago Anambra Police Arrest 10 Suspects, Rescue Four Kidnapped Victims

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects for various crimes and rescued four kidnapped victims. Ikioye Orutugu, the state Commissioner of Police, made the statement while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Awka on Friday. He stated that the rescued victims included a Catholic reverend father, Stephen Echezona, who was kidnapped at […] The post Anambra Police Arrest 10 Suspects, Rescue Four Kidnapped Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police rescue four kidnapped victims, arrest 10 suspects in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command said it recorded significant security breakthroughs in the past two weeks, including the rescue of four kidnapped victims, the arrest of 10 suspects, and the recovery of various arms and ammunition. The state Commissioner of Police , CP Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Read More

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3 w. ago Okpebholo condemns mob killing of travellers accused of kidnapping, police arrest four

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the mob attack and killing of some travellers accused of kidnapping in the state. PUNCH Online learnt that some hunters who were travelling for Sallah were said to have been killed. A mob had intercepted the victims at Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo Read More

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3 w. ago Delta police smash kidnapping syndicate, arrest 3, kill 5 suspects

By Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Delta State Police Command has dismantled a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating in Ughelli North Local Government Area and its environs. The operation, however, resulted in the death of five hoodlums, the arrest of three suspects, and the recovery of a cache of arms and ammunition. According to a statement […] The post Delta police smash kidnapping syndicate, arrest 3, kill 5 suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta

Tribune Online Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have neutralised five suspected kidnappers and arrested three others following an intelligence-led operation in Ughelli North Local Government Area. The operation also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition hidden in a forest. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, […] Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Police arrest four kidnappers linked to minor’s death in Bauchi

The operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have disclosed that they apprehended four suspected kidnappers linked to the death of a six-year-old boy, Shuaibu Safiyanu, in Sade village, Darazo Local Government Area. According to a press release issued on Saturday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, on March 20, 2025, Safiyanu Read More

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4 w. ago Police arrest 13 kidnappers, recover weapons, motorcycles in multiple operation

Tribune Online Police arrest 13 kidnappers, recover weapons, motorcycles in multiple operation The Nigeria Police Force have carried out multiple diligent operations, underscoring the Force’s unwavering commitment to enhancing internal security and combating criminal activities across the nation. Police arrest 13 kidnappers, recover weapons, motorcycles in multiple operation Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Police arrest 13 kidnappers, recover weapons in multiple operations

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 13 suspected kidnappers in multiple operations across different states, recovering 11 assorted rifles, 89 rounds of live ammunition of various calibres, and operational motorcycles. The arrests highlight the police force’s ongoing commitment to tackling criminal activities and ensuring internal security across the nation. In a statement issued on Monday, Read More

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4 w. ago Police, military rescue kidnapped DHQ officer, arrest four suspects in Abuja

A joint security operation involving the Federal Capital Territory Police Command and the military has rescued a kidnapped naval officer, Lt. Cynthia Akor, attached to the Defence Headquarters and two civilians abducted from Mpape, Abuja. The victims were taken on March 21, 2025, when armed men attacked the Maman Vatsa Estate gate, blocked Mpape Road, Read More

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