3 h. ago Lagos police nab most wanted assassin, Wasiu Olori Ẹṣọ with arms cache

The Lagos State police command says it has arrested Wasiu Akinwande, also known as Olori Eso, a notorious hired killer read more Lagos police nab most wanted assassin, Wasiu Olori Ẹṣọ with arms cache

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5 h. ago Police arrest notorious assassin, recover cache of arms, ammunition in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore A notorious hired killer, Wasiu Akinwande aka Olori Eso, has been arrested by the police in Lagos. In a Saturday statement, police spokesman in Lagos, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said the 44-year-year suspect was arrested on Friday, June 20, in his hideout in the Agbado area of Ogun State after several attempts by […] The post Police arrest notorious assassin, recover cache of arms, ammunition in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Police Capture Wanted Lagos Assassin In Ogun, Recover Set Of Weapons

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested the notorious suspected assassin, Wasiu Akinwande, popularly known as Olori Eso, in a major breakthrough operation. The 44-year-old, described as the most wanted hired killer in recent Lagos history, was captured in his hideout in the Agbado area of Ogun State during a covert operation tagged “Silence, Speed […] The post Police Capture Wanted Lagos Assassin In Ogun, Recover Set Of Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Niger Police Raid Criminal Hideouts In Suleja, Arrest 20 Suspects

No fewer than 20 suspected criminals have been arrested by operatives of Niger State Police Command, following a raid carried out in Suleja local government area of the state. It was gathered that the operation was aimed at eradicating or reducing criminality in Suleja and its environs INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that machetes, wraps of substances […] The post Niger Police Raid Criminal Hideouts In Suleja, Arrest 20 Suspects appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Police Uncover Underground Den Of Kidnappers, Arrest 2 Suspects In Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command, on Thursday, disclosed that its men have uncovered a deep pit located inside a building in a forest suspected to be a den where kidnap victims were kept. The Police also confirmed the arrest of suspected kidnappers and recovered dangerous weapons from the suspects. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), […]

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44 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Police arrest 54 suspects, recover 50 arms in six weeks

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom: Police arrest 54 suspects, recover 50 arms in six weeks ...it arrested one Alexander Ben Peter, who allegedly murdering own 71-year-old mother, Mrs Atiny Ben Peter, with a machete. Akwa Ibom: Police arrest 54 suspects, recover 50 arms in six weeks Tribune Online

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45 h. ago Police nab 54 suspects, repel sea piracy attack in Akwa Ibom waterways

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reported the arrest of 54 suspects and the repulsion of a sea piracy attack along the state’s waterways in separate operations conducted between May and June 2025. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, disclosed this while briefing the media on major […] The post Police nab 54 suspects, repel sea piracy attack in Akwa Ibom waterways appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago FCT police arrest 3 notorious kidnappers, gun runner, others in shootout

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three notorious kidnap suspects long wanted for a series of high-profile abductions and murders within the FCT and its environs, marking a major operational success in its ongoing effort to combat violent crimes. Police Public Relations Officer Josephine Adeh, who made this […] The post FCT police arrest 3 notorious kidnappers, gun runner, others in shootout appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Senator Natasha’s Family Home Attacked Again, One Suspect Caught

A fresh security scare hit the family residence of suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as armed men invaded her home in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area, on Wednesday. The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the arrest of a suspect identified as Jose Suberu at the scene of the attack. Police spokesperson, SP William Aya, […] The post Senator Natasha’s Family Home Attacked Again, One Suspect Caught appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Edo Police Arrest Three Kidnap Suspects After Receiving Ransom

Operatives of Edo State Police Command have arrested three kidnapping suspects, who had collected millions of naira as ransom from 11 victims between January and April 2025. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Moses Yamu on Wednesday, disclosed that the kidnapping syndicate had been terrorizing Benin City and its environs. Moses also identified the […] The post Edo Police Arrest Three Kidnap Suspects After Receiving Ransom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ogun Police Arrest Wanted Serial Kidnapper, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have apprehended a wanted serial kidnapper identified as Clement Elijah. It was gathered that Elijah, who was linked to a kidnapping incident at Ajelanwa area of the state, has been on the run since 2024. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that two of his accomplices were taken into custody while the […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Wanted Serial Kidnapper, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Arrest 2 Suspected Cultists Linked To Murder Of DPO In Rivers

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested two suspected cultists linked to the murder of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in-charge of Ahoada Police Division, late Bako Angbashim, in 2023. Angbashim, a Superintendent of Police, was gruesome murdered on September 8, 2023 by a cult group, led by one Gift Okpara, popularly known […]

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4 d. ago Soldiers arrest army impersonator, recover arms, ammunition in Plateau, Kaduna

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos In a significant breakthrough against banditry in Plateau and Kaduna states, troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested a suspected bandit impersonating a soldier. The suspect, dressed in military combat camouflage with the intent to deceive and rob unsuspecting members of the public, was apprehended at Katsit Community in […] The post Soldiers arrest army impersonator, recover arms, ammunition in Plateau, Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police Arrest Suspected Dealer Over Vandalised Power Equipment In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Mr. Maduka, for allegedly dealing in vandalised electric equipment. Maduka, according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, was arrested at Fegge area of Onitsha over the weekend following a tip off.   SP Ikenga said bags of vandalised […]

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7 d. ago Weapons, Counterfeit Cash Recovered As Police Arrest 14 In Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested fourteen suspects over alleged involvement in the circulation of counterfeit currencies. Lawan Shiisu, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Command, stated on Friday that the suspects were arrested on Thursday in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area. As reported by the News Agency of Nigeria, Lawan […] The post Weapons, Counterfeit Cash Recovered As Police Arrest 14 In Jigawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest 183 Suspects, Recover Vehicle, Firearm, Hard Drugs In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command said it launched an aggressive clampdown on criminal hideouts and black spots across the state, resulting in the arrest of 183 suspected criminal elements. Police said the raids were in tandem with the renewed and continuous effort to rid the state of criminal elements and safeguard lives and properties. Police […]

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7 d. ago Anambra Police Arrest Vigilante Officers For Allegedly Killing Teenager

Anambra State Police Command has arrested two security operatives for accidentally killing a 17 years old boy in Onitsha Main Market while trying to arrest a suspected criminal. In a statements on Friday by Spokesman for the State’s Police Command Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that a 19 years old boy who is suspected to be a […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Vigilante Officers For Allegedly Killing Teenager appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police Arrest Notorious Suspect For Online Fraud, Identity Theft In Bauchi

In a significant breakthrough against cybercrime, the Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended one Umar Yau a.k.a. Snake, who is reportedly notorious for online fraud and identity thief. Yau, a 25-year-old resident of the Yelwan Makaranta area of Bauchi of Bauchi metropolis was arrested following a meticulous, technology-driven investigation initiated in response to a petition […]

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9 d. ago Sokoto Police Arrest Woman Over Alleged Assault On Domestic Worker

The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested one Fauziya Rabo over an alleged physical assault on her domestic assistant, Bashariyya Usman. DSP Ahmad Rufai, the spokesperson for the Sokoto State Police Command, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that an official petition prompted swift action, leading to the arrest of the suspect, who is now […] The post Sokoto Police Arrest Woman Over Alleged Assault On Domestic Worker appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Niger Police Arrest Six Suspected Thugs, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Niger State Police Command have arrested six suspects for thuggery, disturbance of public peace and possession of dangerous weapons in Minna area of the state. In a statement by Spokesman of the state’s police command, Wasiu Abiodun on Wednesday, identified the arrested individuals as Rabiru Bello, Adamu Nasiru, Aliyu Murtala, Abdullahi Abubakar and […] The post Niger Police Arrest Six Suspected Thugs, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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