4 h. ago 2 Years After, Police Arrest Suspect Over Kano Village Head’s Abduction

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Usman Lawan Baba, also known as “Yellow”, in connection with the 2023 kidnapping of the Village Head of Garun Babba, Alhaji Abdulmumini Mudi Zakari. Police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday. He said the suspect was picked […]

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14 h. ago Police seal up hotel used by robbers as hideout, arrest 2, recover arms

By Christopher Oji   The Lagos State Police Command busted a Hotel used by armed robbers as their criminal hideout in Mushin area of the state. The Command has arrested two suspects, recovered arms ; ammunition , other criminal incriminating exhibits and sealed the hotel. Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer PPRO SP Abimbola Adebisi, […] The post Police seal up hotel used by robbers as hideout, arrest 2, recover arms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Police arrest suspect supplying bread, custard, other items to kidnappers in Plateau

The Plateau State Police Command has disclosed the arrest of over 12 suspects involved in various crimes, including one Auwal read more Police arrest suspect supplying bread, custard, other items to kidnappers in Plateau

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31 h. ago Police Arrest 72 Suspects, Recover Firearms, Rustled Cattles In Adamawa

Adamawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of 72 suspects and recovery of firearms as well as rustled cattle across the state. Police listed the recovered 15 illicit firearms to include AK-47 rifles, locally made pistols and111 round of assorted live ammunition. Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Morris Dankwambo, who gave the […]

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38 h. ago Plateau Police Arrest Suspect For Supplying Bread To Kidnappers

Plateau State Police Command has arrested more than 12 suspects linked to various crimes, including kidnapping, in a major security operation. Among those apprehended was Auwal Mohammed, who was caught supplying bread and other items to kidnappers in the Mazah community of Jos North Local Government Area. Briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Jos […] The post Plateau Police Arrest Suspect For Supplying Bread To Kidnappers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Suspect Behind Trader, Family Extortion Scheme

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended Bernard Odinchefu, a 62-year-old man and alleged informant for a secessionist group, who is reportedly running a significant extortion network in parts of Ihiala Local Government Area. Reports indicate that the suspect is responsible for collecting illegal levies from traders in the Isseke and Orsumoghu communities, demanding ₦10,000 […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Suspect Behind Trader, Family Extortion Scheme appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Police Arrest Cleric Over ‘Marathon Sex’ With Female Sickle Cell Patient

The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested a cleric and General Overseer of Champion the Truth Cathedral, Bishop Ndibueze Onyagoziri Okorie, for allegedly having a marathon sex with a 22-year-old female sickle cell patient in the State. Confirming the arrest, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Joshua Ukandu, said the suspect was their custody […]

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61 h. ago Osun Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Cultism, Kidnapping

The Osun State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects for involvement in various crimes, including armed robbery, cultism, and kidnapping, after a series of intelligence-led operations across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, revealed this during a press briefing at the State Command Headquarters on Ring Road, Osogbo, on Wednesday. The press […] The post Osun Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Cultism, Kidnapping appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Lagos govt faults Obi on Trade Fair demolition, insists buildings had no approval

Tribune Online Lagos govt faults Obi on Trade Fair demolition, insists buildings had no approval THE Lagos state government has dismissed claims by former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, that buildings recently demolished at the Trade Fair complex by the state government had valid approvals. Obi, who visited the complex, had commended traders for their restraint and described the exercise as a test of impunity, justice and […] Lagos govt faults Obi on Trade Fair demolition, insists buildings had no approval Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Bauchi: Police foil kidnapping attempt, arrest three suspects

Tribune Online Bauchi: Police foil kidnapping attempt, arrest three suspects In the process, the Command was able to rescue the kidnapped victims unhurt while efforts have been intensified to track down the kidnappers and bring them to justice.  Bauchi: Police foil kidnapping attempt, arrest three suspects Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Lagos Trade Fair demolition: Test of impunity, justice, compassion – Obi

Peter Obi, Labour Party (LP) candidate in the 2023 general election, has urged governments at all levels to act with read more Lagos Trade Fair demolition: Test of impunity, justice, compassion – Obi

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3 d. ago Lagos government counters Obi on Trade Fair complex demolition

The Lagos State Government has faulted comments made by former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over the demolition of read more Lagos government counters Obi on Trade Fair complex demolition

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3 d. ago Lagos clarifies demolition at Trade Fair Complex, counters Obi’s claims

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Government has refuted claims made by former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, concerning the recent enforcement of planning laws at the Trade Fair Complex, describing his comments as misleading and politically charged. Obi had visited the site of the demolition over the weekend, where he criticised the state government’s […] The post Lagos clarifies demolition at Trade Fair Complex, counters Obi’s claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police Kill Kidnappers, Arrest Robbery Suspects, Recover Weapons In Niger State

Police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun confirmed that officers engaged the kidnappers in a gun battle during the clearance operation. The post Police Kill Kidnappers, Arrest Robbery Suspects, Recover Weapons In Niger State appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Police Kill Kidnappers, Arrest Robbery Suspects In Niger State

Police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun confirmed that officers engaged the kidnappers in a gun battle during the clearance operation. The post Police Kill Kidnappers, Arrest Robbery Suspects In Niger State appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Troops, NDLEA Arrest Two Fake Policemen With Cannabis In Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in a joint operation with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have apprehended two individuals posing as police officers while transporting cannabis in Taraba State. The arrest was confirmed in a statement released on Wednesday by Lt. Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director of […] The post Troops, NDLEA Arrest Two Fake Policemen With Cannabis In Taraba appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Lagos Trade Fair demolition: Obi, lawmakers condemn ‘economic destruction’

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, joined a high-powered delegation of lawmakers to visit the read more Lagos Trade Fair demolition: Obi, lawmakers condemn ‘economic destruction’

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3 d. ago Troops arrest drug cartel impersonating police officers in Taraba with drugs

By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian army/ Sector 3 Operation While Stroke, in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, have arrested Two suspected members of a drug cartel in Taraba State in Police attire. Lieutenant Umar Mohammed, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian […] The post Troops arrest drug cartel impersonating police officers in Taraba with drugs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago PICTORIAL: Troops Arrest Fake Policemen With 2 Vans Loaded With Cannabis In Taraba

  In continuation of the ongoing operations across Taraba State code-named Operation Lafiya Nakowa, aimed at flushing out bandits and other criminal elements, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in conjunction with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have two fake police officers with van-loads of cannabis. […]

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4 d. ago Police arrest four suspected armed robbers, kidnappers in Anambra

Tribune Online Police arrest four suspected armed robbers, kidnappers in Anambra Police said the case will be charged to court once investigations are concluded. Police arrest four suspected armed robbers, kidnappers in Anambra Tribune Online

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