15 h. ago Police Foil Armed Robbery Attempt In Abuja, Arrest 1 Suspect

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has foiled an armed robbery attack in the Kado area of Abuja, arresting one suspect and recovering weapons and other incriminating exhibits. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Josephine Adeh, the incident occurred on Friday, January 23, 2026, at […]

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16 h. ago Police Arrest 12, Recover 3 Pump Action Guns, Others In Delta

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested 12 suspects and recovered large quantities of illicit drugs and dangerous weapons in two separate intelligence-led operations. On 22nd January, 2026 at about 1610 hours, operatives of the command’s Buffalo Patrol Team on routine stop-and-search duty at the Head Bridge boundary between Anambra and Delta States, […]

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26 h. ago Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Masquerades Over Public Disturbance in Etinan

Ahe Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended two masquerades and their leader for allegedly causing a breach of public peace in Etinan Local Government Area. DSP Timfon John, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Sunday, January 26, 2026, noting that the suspects are currently assisting police with ongoing investigations. According […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Masquerades Over Public Disturbance in Etinan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Police arrest seven workers for stealing  ₦20m goods in Ondo

Ondo police arrest seven suspects, including employees, in a ₦20.45 million theft case. The suspects confessed to stealing goods from a shop in Ore. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-seven-workers-for-stealing-%e2%82%a620m-goods-in-ondo/

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39 h. ago Police arrest three over killing of suspected robber in C’River

Police in Cross River arrest three suspects involved in a mob action in Calabar against an alleged robber who later died. Authorities condemn the act. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-over-killing-of-suspected-robber-in-criver/

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57 h. ago Police arrest masquerades over breach of public peace in A’Ibom

Akwa Ibom police have arrested three masquerades in Etinan for violent conduct and breaching public peace. The suspects are currently in detention. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-masquerades-over-breach-of-public-peace-in-aibom/

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64 h. ago Thai Police Arrest 11 Nigerians Over Alleged International Romance Scam

Thai Police Arrest 11 Nigerians Over Alleged International Romance Scam Thai immigration and police authorities have arrested 11 Nigerians following the dismantling of a suspected international romance scam syndicate operating in the Muang Thong Thani area of Thailand. The arrests were carried out on Monday during a joint operation and were reported on Thursday by […] The post Thai Police Arrest 11 Nigerians Over Alleged International Romance Scam appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police rescue kidnapped community leader in Gombe, arrest three suspects

The Gombe State Police Command announced the successful rescue of a kidnapped community leader, Hon. Hassan Reuben, and the arrest of three suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-kidnapped-community-leader-in-gombe-arrest-three-suspects/

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4 d. ago Police arrest 10 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers in Delta

Delta State Police have arrested 10 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers in a series of coordinated raids, recovering firearms and illicit substances. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-10-suspected-kidnappers-armed-robbers-in-delta/

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4 d. ago Police Arrest 3 Suspects With Firearm Inside Tricycle In Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered a locally fabricated firearm during a routine stop-and-search operation within the Ibadan metropolis. The Command said the arrest was carried out by operatives of the Operations Department as part of ongoing proactive policing strategies, including roadblocks and stop-and-search exercises aimed at preventing […]

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4 d. ago Police Arrest Suspects For Theft, Robbery, Thuggery In Niger State

Recovered items include knives, suspected cannabis, illicit chemicals, and a locally made dane gun. The post Police Arrest Suspects For Theft, Robbery, Thuggery In Niger State appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Senate Hails Police For Swift Arrest Of Kano Murder Suspects

The Senate, through its Committee on Police Affairs, on Wednesday, commended the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for the swift arrest of suspects involved in the brutal murder of a woman and her six children in Kano State. The suspects—identified as Umar Auwalu and two accomplices—were alleged to have stormed the residence of a housewife, Fatima […]

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5 d. ago European police smash drug network across six countries, arrest 85

European police bust a major synthetic drug ring in the largest-ever operation of its kind, dismantling 24 labs and arresting 85 across six countries. Read More: https://punchng.com/european-police-smash-drug-network-across-six-countries-arrest-85/

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5 d. ago Kaduna Peace Model Studied, Adopted By Other States – Gov Sani

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has revealed that his administration’s peace model has produced tangible outcomes, strengthening stability and public confidence. Sani said the model is increasingly being studied and adapted by other states in search of sustainable solutions to complex security challenges. Governor Sani who stated this on his verified Facebook page after chairing […]

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6 d. ago One Dead, Eight Injured In Rivers Shooting As Police Arrest Suspects

The police said preliminary investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the shooting and the level of culpability of all parties involved. The post One Dead, Eight Injured In Rivers Shooting As Police Arrest Suspects appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Police Arrest 6 Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover 2 Motorcycles, Others In Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested six suspected armed robbers and recovered two motorcycles and other incriminating items following a violent attack in Giade local government area of the State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Bauchi State Command, SP Nafi’u Habib, in a statement on Tuesday, disclosed that the arrests followed a tip-off […]

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6 d. ago Doctor Remanded For Allegedly Issuing Fake Medical Report To Popular Blogger

The Ogun State government has confirmed that a medical doctor has been remanded in prison for allegedly issuing a fake medical report to help a popular blogger, Adetoun Onajobi, also known as @justadetoun, evade police arrest. The government also disclosed that the Ogun State Police Command has filed a six-count charge against the blogger, who […]

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7 d. ago Sokoto community demands justice as police arrest wife killer

Police in Sokoto have arrested Sule Gurmu, accused of killing his wife in Kebbi State. The community is demanding justice following the domestic violence c Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-community-demands-justice-as-police-arrest-wife-killer/

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7 d. ago Kano gov hails police over arrest of woman, children killers

Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf commends the state police command for the swift arrest of suspects linked to the killing of a housewife and her children. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-hails-police-over-arrest-of-woman-children-killers/

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7 d. ago Police Arrest Suspect In Connection With Musician Destiny Boy’s Death

The police spokesperson in Ogun State said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Homicide Section, for a detailed investigation. The post Police Arrest Suspect In Connection With Musician Destiny Boy’s Death appeared first on Channels Television.

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