15 h. ago Viral video: Police arrest man for physically assaulting niece in Adamawa

By John Ogunsemore The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a man, Umar Shuaibu for physically abusing his 22-year-old niece, Salamatu Yakubu in Angwan Tana, Jimeta area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Suleiman Nguroje disclosed this in a statement on Monday. A video of Shuaibu slapping and kicking […] The post Viral video: Police arrest man for physically assaulting niece in Adamawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Police Arrest Herbalist Over Alleged Ritual Killing Of Teenager In Adamawa

Police operatives have arrested a herbalist and commenced an investigation over the alleged ritual killing of an 11-year-old boy in Kodomun village, Demsa local government area of Adamawa State. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the suspect, identified as Murtala Musa, was arrested in connection with the act. Nguroje said the incident was […]

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25 h. ago Police arrest Portable for alleged criminal defamation, threat to life

By Seyi Babalola Controversial musician, Habeb Okikiola Badmus, better known as Portable has been arrested by the Kwara State police for suspected criminal defamation and other related offences. The arrest was carried out in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday by command personnel acting on a plea by one Okunola Saheed, also known as ‘Osupa’. SP […] The post Police arrest Portable for alleged criminal defamation, threat to life appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Kwara Police Confirm Arrest Of Portable Over Alleged Defamation Against Saheed Osupa

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, over a series of allegations brought against him by Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner was taken into custody on Saturday over claims bordering on criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and character assassination. […] The post Kwara Police Confirm Arrest Of Portable Over Alleged Defamation Against Saheed Osupa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Police Arrest 150 Suspected Criminals In Kano As CP Seeks Special Courts

No fewer than 150 suspects have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for alleged thuggery, illicit drug and unlawful possession of firearms. Police operatives also recovered 18 locally-made AK-47 rifles were since the assumption into office of the new Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori. CP Bakori who disclosed this also called on […]

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3 d. ago Police arrest officer accused in viral video of stabbing man in Ekiti

The Ekiti State Police Command has taken into custody an officer accused of stabbing a civilian in Ise-Ekiti over an argument between his girlfriend and the man’s son. This development followed the circulation of a viral video in which the victim’s daughter claimed that the officer—allegedly a chairman’s orderly—attacked her father in their home, following Read More

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4 d. ago Police Arrest Father For Raping, Impregnating Daughter In Bauchi

Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old Umar Alh. Sule, a resident of Kurmin Ado village in Kariya Ward, Ganjuwa local government area of the state for repeatedly having sexual intercourse with his 17-year-old daughter. Sule was 0n April 3, 2025, reported to the Ganjuwa Divisional Police headquarters by one Abdullahi Baban of repeatedly […]

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4 d. ago Oyo Police Arrest Nine After Deadly Land Dispute Claimed Life, Destroyed Property

Nine people have been taken into custody by the Oyo State Police Command in relation to a violent land dispute in the state’s Aagba village, Surulere Local Government Area, that claimed the life of a septuagenarian named Rachael Bamidele. Additionally, nine houses were set ablaze and properties worth millions of naira were looted during the […] The post Oyo Police Arrest Nine After Deadly Land Dispute Claimed Life, Destroyed Property appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Arrest Suspect As Cultists Clash At Rivers University

The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a suspect after a clash between rival cult groups at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Iwofe, in the Rumulomeni area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Reports indicate that members of the suspected Vikings and Black Axe cult groups were fighting for control of territory on the campus, resulting […] The post Police Arrest Suspect As Cultists Clash At Rivers University appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police arrest one as suspected cultists clash in Rivers varsity

The Rivers State Police Command said it has arrested one suspect following a clash by rival cult groups at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Iwofe, in Rumulomeni, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that suspected Vikings and Black Axe cult groups were battling for territorial control on the campus, leading Read More

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5 d. ago Police Arrest Man Caught In Viral Video Assaulting Female Driver In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a man, identified as Friday Onu, who was captured in a viral video assaulting a female driver, Mrs Yetunde Amole, in what authorities said was an attempt to steal her car battery. The incident occurred on Monday, April 7, 2025, near the Oriental Hotel along […]

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5 d. ago Police arrest Lagos urchin who assaulted female driver in viral video

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man named Friday Onu, after a video showing him attacking a female commercial driver, Yetunde Amole, on the Lekki-Epe Expressway went viral. Onu was reportedly trying to steal her car battery when the incident happened. This was disclosed in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Read More

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7 d. ago Police Arrest 2 Suspected Killers Of Octogenarian In Anambra

An Anti-Crime Squad of the Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of 80-year-old Mrs Theresa Igbojonu. LEADERSHIP learnt that the victim, a native of Umunwaji Village in Ihiala, Ihiala local government area of the state was murdered on 5th April, 2025. Mrs Igbojonu’s assailants reportedly tied her two […]

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7 d. ago Baby factory: Police rescue 10, arrest three suspects in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore The Lagos State Police Command said it has rescued 10 victims from a baby factory in the Ijegun area of the state. The police also arrested the main suspect, Mariam Vincent, aged 35, along with two others – Orie Ruth, 23, and Ujunwa Ifeanyi, 18. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the […] The post Baby factory: Police rescue 10, arrest three suspects in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Police arrest, teargas protesters in Abuja, Rivers, Lagos, others

• We dispersed miscreants not protesters  –  Police       From Christopher Oji, Oluseye Ojo, Molly Kilete, Abuja, Tony John, Port Harcourt and Lukman Olabiyi Protesters on  the platform of ‘Take It Back Movement’ and other civil society organisations made good their threat yesterday as they stormed some major cities, including the nation’s capital, […] The post Police arrest, teargas protesters in Abuja, Rivers, Lagos, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Kalu demands prosecution of Chinese miners, police officer’s killers in Abia

The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Abia State Government to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the killing of two Chinese nationals and a police inspector in Abia State. The victims were reportedly killed by gunmen who Read More

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8 d. ago Amnesty International condemns detention of teen over viral social media post

Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the Borno State Government and the Nigeria Police Force for the arrest and continued detention of 19-year-old Haruna Mohammed, popularly known as Abale Borno, over a viral social media post. According to a post via its X page on Saturday, the teenager has been in custody since April 2, 2025, Read More

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8 d. ago Sen Kalu demands swift prosecution of killers of Chinese expatriates, police officer in Abia

Senate Committee Chairman on South East Development Commission( SEDC) and senator representing Abia North senatorial district, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called on the Inspector General of Police and Abia State government to ensure an immediate arrest of the killers of two Chinese nationals and a police inspector in Abia State. The victims were said […] The post Sen Kalu demands swift prosecution of killers of Chinese expatriates, police officer in Abia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago FCT Police Arrest Two Armed Robbers, Recover Stolen Vehicles After Gun Battle

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two notorious armed robbers terrorising the nation’s capital. SP Josephine Adeh, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Sunday that the arrest came in response to a distress call on March 27 about an “ongoing robbery” at Royal Court Estate, Jahi II. She stated that […] The post FCT Police Arrest Two Armed Robbers, Recover Stolen Vehicles After Gun Battle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago FCT police arrest 2 notorious robbers, recover 3 stolen vehicles, others

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Federal Capital Territory(FCT), police command said its operatives have arrested two notorious armed robbers terrorizing residents of the FCT and recovered three stolen vehicles and two locally made guns from them. The suspects Rabiu Jubril and Ibrahim Isa, both residents of Tipper Garage, Jahi, were arrested On 27th March […] The post FCT police arrest 2 notorious robbers, recover 3 stolen vehicles, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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