14 h. ago Three Kidnap Suspects Apprehended In Nasarawa, Locally Made Rifle Recovered

The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspected kidnappers allegedly involved in the abduction of Miss Favour Francis of Ombi Anzaku. The incident occurred in Lafia Local Government Area, prompting swift action from security operatives to apprehend those connected to the crime. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in […] The post Three Kidnap Suspects Apprehended In Nasarawa, Locally Made Rifle Recovered appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago 10 Suspects Arraigned Over Alleged Assassination Plot Against Ondo Monarch

  For allegedly attempting to assassinate a traditional ruler, Oba Adeniyi John Adinlewa, the Obaloogun of Igoba Land in Ondo State, no fewer than 10 suspects have been dragged before an Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court. The suspects, led by 32-year-old Tolulope Alo, also known as ‘Asamo’, were arraigned in the court on an eight-count charge […]

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28 h. ago Nasarawa Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers allegedly involved in the abduction of one Favour Francis in the Lafia area of the state. In a statement released on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, via X and sighted by PUNCH Metro, Francis was said to have been abducted around 10 […] The post Nasarawa Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Police disrupt violent cult clash, arrest five suspects in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspected cultists and prevented the escalation of violent cult clashes in the Onireke and Isashi areas of the state. The arrested suspects, all male, were identified as Victor Christian, 43; Samuel Success, 29; Balogun Emmanuel, 43; Wisdom Chukwuemeka, 28; and Oche Job, 39. In […] The post Police disrupt violent cult clash, arrest five suspects in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Police Intercept Illicit Drugs, Arrest Suspected Robbers, Recover Pistols

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have intercepted a truck with Reg. No. 3BGT 18LG driven by one Dennis Uruma, a 52-year-old male of Igalamela local government area, Kogi State and recover large quantities of suspected illicit drugs. A patrol team of “Eagle Net Special Squad”, Asaba, led by the commander, SP Danyaya Yunusa, […]

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61 h. ago Delta police intercept truck load of illicit drugs, arrest driver

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Operatives of the Delta State Police Command in a sting operation have intercepted a truck load of drugs, arresting the driver in the process. The suspect was apprehended by a patrol team of Eagle Net Special Squad, Asaba, led by Commander SP Danyaya Yunusa, working in synergy with the office […] The post Delta police intercept truck load of illicit drugs, arrest driver appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Kano Police Nab Suspected Kidnapper Linked To Village Head Abduction

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a man suspected of kidnapping and armed robbery in connection with the abduction of the Village Head of Garun Babba, Alhaji Abdulmumini Mudi Zakari. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed that operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad apprehended […] The post Kano Police Nab Suspected Kidnapper Linked To Village Head Abduction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ondo: Police foil assassination attempt on monarch, arrest 10 suspects

Tribune Online Ondo: Police foil assassination attempt on monarch, arrest 10 suspects According to the police spokesperson, the attackers, armed with firearms, knives, machetes, charms, and other dangerous weapons, stormed the community... Ondo: Police foil assassination attempt on monarch, arrest 10 suspects Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Anambra Police Arrest Man For Alleged Gruesome Beheading Of 69

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, acting on credible intelligence, on 4th October 2025, stormed Aguleri and arrested Obadigbo Emmanuel Anumudu. He is said to be the prime suspect in the gruesome beheading of the late Mrs. Obianuju Akubi, a 69-year-old resident of Umuleri community in Anambra […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Man For Alleged Gruesome Beheading Of 69-Year-Old Woman In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Festival Turns Violent As Youths Assault Ondo Monarch, Family

A crisis rocked Idogun community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on Friday as youths allegedly attacked the town’s traditional ruler, Oba Moses Bakare, along with his wife and son, Victor. The incident happened during the annual New Yam festival, leaving the monarch wounded, while his wife was allegedly assaulted and stripped half-naked […] The post Festival Turns Violent As Youths Assault Ondo Monarch, Family appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Anambra monarch decries alleged defamation of character by Catholic priest

Tribune Online Anambra monarch decries alleged defamation of character by Catholic priest The traditional ruler of Obosi community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, His Majesty, Igwe Chidubem Iweka, has decried alleged defamation of character by a Catholic priest in the state for warning against fraudulent land deals in his domain. Igwe Iweka, who is also the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers […] Anambra monarch decries alleged defamation of character by Catholic priest Tribune Online

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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 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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