40 h. ago Police Arrest Suspected Traffickers, Recover Baby In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in their intensified surveillance during the ongoing Easter season, busted a syndicate specialising in trafficking new babies and trading them off for cash. LEADERSHIP gathered that the criminal gang bought most of the children at baby factories from willing young girls who claimed they could not support […]

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45 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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53 h. ago Don arraigned for giving false information, causing Enugu monarch’s suspension

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A university lecturer,  Uchenna Ezemagu, has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magistrates’ Court for allegedly giving false information to the police, which led to the arrest and suspension of a traditional ruler in Enugu State. Ezemagu,50, a professor, who teaches at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), was arraigned […] The post Don arraigned for giving false information, causing Enugu monarch’s suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Teenagers from 5 states win gold at 2025 Offiong Edem table tennis championship

Byline: Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Teenage table tennis players from Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Abia, and Delta clinched gold medals at the 2025 Offiong Edem Table Tennis Championship in Calabar, Cross River State. An athlete from Ultra King Sports Academy, Uyo, also secured gold during the three-day event. In the Under-13 boys’ category, Delta’s Idoko […] The post Teenagers from 5 states win gold at 2025 Offiong Edem table tennis championship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Every country without morality is a danger to humanity –Nzeako

•Warns influential persons against indiscriminate arrest of citizens with security personnel By Cosmas Omegoh Some influential persons are using the police to arrest and detain fellow citizens – sometimes for as long as they desire. Constitutional lawyer and rights activist, Mr Fred Nzeako, insists the trend impinges on the rights of victims. In this interview, […] The post Every country without morality is a danger to humanity –Nzeako appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Lagos Police, Lawyer Bicker Over Reasons For Peter Obi’s ‘Convoy Boy’ Quadri’s Arrest

The Lagos State Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest and detention of Alabi Quadri, the teenager who rose to fame during the 2023 presidential electioneering campaign for standing in front of the convoy of the then Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi. In a statement released Saturday via its official X (formerly Twitter) […]

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3 d. ago Viral teen from Peter Obi’s Lagos rally, Alabi Quadri, freed after robbery arrest

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest and detention of 18-year-old Alabi Quadri, whose image went viral... read more Viral teen from Peter Obi’s Lagos rally, Alabi Quadri, freed after robbery arrest

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4 d. ago Katsina Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers, Recover Illicit Substance Worth N3.5M

Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered a large quantity of tramadol tablets worth N3,500,000.00. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Abubakar Sadiq, on Thursday, disclosed that the suspects both made their confessions to security agents as investigation is ongoing. Sadiq added that the arrests were made, in the […] The post Katsina Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers, Recover Illicit Substance Worth N3.5M appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago University professor arraigned for giving false information to Police

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A university lecturer, Professor Uchenna Ezemagu, has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magistrates’ Court for allegedly giving false information to the police, which led to the arrest and suspension of a traditional ruler in Enugu State. Professor Ezemagu, 50, who teaches at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), was […] The post University professor arraigned for giving false information to Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police seize 2,084 Tramadol sachets, arrest suspects in Katsina

Katsina State Police Command has recovered 2,084 sachets of suspected tramadol tablets worth N3.5m from two suspected drug dealers. According to a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, on Thursday, the arrest is in its bid to curb substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state. “On March 20th, 2025, Read More

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5 d. ago Ekiti: Police arrest two for operating illegal study centre, issuing fake varsity certificates

From Priscilla Ediare Ado-Ekiti The Ekiti State police have arrested two men for operating an illegal study centre and issuing fake university certificates to students in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Joseph Eribo, disclosed this to newsmen while unveiling some of the achievements recorded by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) […] The post Ekiti: Police arrest two for operating illegal study centre, issuing fake varsity certificates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police arrest six in Anambra for hiring sick persons to beg for alms

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested six suspects for allegedly hiring and using sick persons to solicit alms from the public. The suspects were apprehended on Wednesday evening during a raid on an uncompleted building in Isu village, Oba, where they were operating the illicit scheme. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Read More

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5 d. ago Kano Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs, Dangerous Weapons (Pictures)

Operatives of Kano State Police Command have arrested 157 suspects involved in armed robbery and thuggery. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Ibrahim Bakori on Wednesday, disclosed that some dangerous weapons and suspected tramadol tablets valued at over N150 million were recovered from the criminal elements. Bakori said that the firearms, which were allegedly […] The post Kano Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs, Dangerous Weapons (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Plateau killings: Police arrest key suspects, gov bans night grazing

The police on Wednesday said two key suspects have been arrested in connection with attacks on Plateau communities, leaving over 100 persons death, houses razed and many displaced. In response to the relentless attacks, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday, announced a restriction on night grazing and a ban on transportation of cattle by Read More

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6 d. ago Katsina: Police reject N1m bribe, arrest suspected car thieves

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Some officers of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested two suspected car thieves after declining to collect N1 million cash from the hoodlums over a stolen vehicle. A statement on Wednesday from the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, explained that the police apprehended the suspects during […] The post Katsina: Police reject N1m bribe, arrest suspected car thieves appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Chief Ayiri calls on Tinubu to order IGP to arrest Delta’s former deputy governor Otuaro

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom in Delta State, Chief Ayirimi Emami, has called on President Bola Tinubu to ask the Inspector-General of Police and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to arrest the former deputy governor of Delta State, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, Esq. Chief Ayiri, who made the call […] The post Chief Ayiri calls on Tinubu to order IGP to arrest Delta’s former deputy governor Otuaro appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Drugs, Arms In Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 157 suspects and recovered a large cache of drugs, firearms, and stolen property in a major crackdown on criminal activities across the state. The operation which spanned four weeks was part of the intensified efforts of the new Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori who assumed office on […]

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6 d. ago Yahaya Bello demands Natasha’s arrest over alleged defamation

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, seeking the arrest of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged defamatory statements. Bello, who spoke through the petition signed by his lawyer, N. A. Abubakar, urged the police to summon Akpoti-Uduaghan to substantiate her allegations against him with credible evidence. He […] The post Yahaya Bello demands Natasha’s arrest over alleged defamation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Katsina: Police reject N1 million bribe, arrest suspected car thieves

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Some officers from the Katsina State police command have arrested two suspected car thieves after declining to collect N1 million cash bribe from the hoodlums over a stolen vehicle. A statement on Wednesday from the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, explained that the police apprehended the suspects […] The post Katsina: Police reject N1 million bribe, arrest suspected car thieves appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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