35 h. ago Police Rescue 3 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest 6 Suspects In Nasarawa

The Police in Nasarawa State have rescued three kidnapped victims in Lafia local government area of the state. The victims, two females and a male were rescued from  Angara and Fadaman Bauna villages by the Assakio Division of the State Police Command. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the operation was […]

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41 h. ago Police Rescue 3 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 6 Suspects In Nasarawa

The Police in Nasarawa State have rescued three kidnap victims in Lafia local government area of the state. The victims, two females and a male, were rescued from Angara and Fadaman Bauna villages by the Assakio Division of the Nasarawa State Police Command. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the operations […]

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44 h. ago Police arrest four suspects, recover stolen cows, goats in Gombe

Gombe State Police arrested four suspects in connection with massive livestock theft, recovering stolen cows, goats, and sheep in coordinated operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-suspects-recover-stolen-cows-goats-in-gombe/

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48 h. ago Police arrest six suspected kidnappers, rescue three victims in Nasarawa

Police operatives attached to Assakio Division, in collaboration with local vigilantes, have stormed kidnappers’ hideouts in Angara and Fadaman Bauna read more Police arrest six suspected kidnappers, rescue three victims in Nasarawa

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63 h. ago Defilement: Police arrest suspect, detain cops for N100,000 bribe

Imo police confirm the defilement suspect arrest of Wisdom Onyeaju. Cops who allegedly demanded a N100,000 bribe from the victim’s family face discipline. Read More: https://punchng.com/defilement-police-arrest-suspect-detain-cops-for-n100000-bribe/

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3 d. ago Police recover three stolen vehicles, arrest five suspects in Kano

The Kano Police Command successfully recovered three stolen vehicles and arrested five suspects linked to armed robbery and motor vehicle theft in the stat Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-three-stolen-vehicles-arrest-five-suspects-in-kano/

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4 d. ago Police Foil Attempted Kidnap, Arrest Three Suspects, Rescue 76 Children In Kaduna

POLICE FOILS ATTEMPTED ATTACK, RESCUES 76 CHILDREN, ARRESTS THREE SUSPECTS IN KADUNA The Nigeria Police Force has foiled an attempted attack and planned kidnapping of children in the Kasuwan Magani area of Kaduna State. On the 5th of January, 2026, at about 2000 hours, Kaduna State Police Command received credible intelligence that some suspected bandits […] The post Police Foil Attempted Kidnap, Arrest Three Suspects, Rescue 76 Children In Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Arrest 2,610 Suspects, Secure 1,023 Convictions In Borno

Borno State Police Command yesterday said in 2025, it arrested 2,610 suspects for various major crimes and offences, while 1,023 cases were successfully investigated, prosecuted, and convictions secured, reflecting improved investigative capacity and diligent prosecution. The Police said during the year under review, the Command recorded significant operational achievements through sustained crime prevention patrols, intelligence-led […]

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4 d. ago Bauchi Police Foil Theft Of Emirate Council Toyota Hilux, Arrest Suspect

The Bauchi State Police Command has thwarted an attempted theft of a Toyota Hilux vehicle belonging to the Bauchi Emirate Council within the Bauchi metropolis. The incident occurred on January 5, 2026, when one Buhari Musa Umar, a member of the Bauchi Emirate Council, reported the theft to a police patrol team stationed at the […]

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5 d. ago Police arrest 12 suspects in Rivers estate attack, shootings

Rivers State Police have arrested 12 suspects linked to a violent attack and shooting at an estate in Mbodo, Aluu, involving a vigilante group. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-12-suspects-in-rivers-estate-attack-shootings/

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5 d. ago Police arrest two for murder in Rivers, recover victim’s corpse

Rivers State Police arrest two suspects for the abduction and murder of Sampson Worianime in Eleme. The victim’s corpse was recovered from a shallow grave. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-for-murder-in-rivers-recover-victims-corpse/

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6 d. ago Adamawa Police Arrest 2 Suspects Over Lamurde Fresh Tribal Crisis

The police has arrested two suspects in connection with renewed tribal conflict and alleged killing of three women in Adamawa State. SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, police public relations officer, Adamawa State Police Command in a statement said the suspects are William Joshua, 30 years and Ezekiel Luka, 23 years, all residents of Tigno, Lamurde LGA, […]

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7 d. ago Kogi vows crackdown on criminals, promises rescue of kidnapped victims

The Kogi State government reaffirms its commitment to security, vowing a sustained crackdown on criminals and assuring efforts to rescue all victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-vows-crackdown-on-criminals-promises-rescue-of-kidnapped-victims/

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8 d. ago Police Arrest 3 Suspected Arsonists Over Attack On Traditional Worshipper’s Home In

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged arson on the residence of a traditional worshipper in Ilorin, the State capital. The arrest of the suspects followed a viral video circulating on social media where an elderly woman said her place of residence was completely razed by fire by […]

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8 d. ago Police Arrest 3 Suspected Arsonists Over Attack On Traditional Worshipper’s Home In Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged arson on the residence of a traditional worshipper in Ilorin, the State capital. The arrest of the suspects followed a viral video circulating on social media where an elderly woman said her place of residence was completely razed by fire by […]

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8 d. ago Police arrest three as probe begins onto burning of traditional worshipper’s Kwara house

Kwara police arrest three suspects in the Ilorin arson attack on a traditional worshipper’s home. The investigation follows threats over religious differen Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-as-probe-begins-onto-burning-of-traditional-worshippers-kwara-house/

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8 d. ago Police Arrest Suspected Hoodlums Over Attack On Fire Fighters In Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested some suspected hoodlums over alleged attack on officials of the State Fire Service in Saki local government area of the State. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Fire Reforms, Dr Akinwande Moroof, who confirmed the incident on Saturday, said that the agency’s officials were attacked at Biseri […]

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9 d. ago Police nab 43 in Delta for disrupting New Year crossover celebrations

Delta State police arrest 43 suspects for disrupting New Year’s Eve celebrations in Asaba. Vehicles, drugs, and fireworks were recovered during the operati Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-43-in-delta-for-disrupting-new-year-crossover-celebrations/

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1 week ago Police arrest 14 suspected traffic robbers on Lekki–Epe Expressway

Lagos State Police arrest 14 suspected Lekki traffic robbers on the Lekki-Epe Expressway following a rise in complaints about vehicle part theft. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-14-suspected-traffic-robbers-on-lekki-epe-expressway/

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2 w. ago Police arrest robbery suspect, recover stolen motorcycle in Oyo

Oyo State police have arrested a robbery suspect and recovered a stolen motorcycle after a chase in the Olorunda Aba area. The suspect is in custody. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-robbery-suspect-recover-stolen-motorcycle-in-oyo/

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