61 m. ago Army kills six terrorists, arrests 18, rescues nine in nationwide raids

In Kaduna, joint operations involving the Nigerian Police and other security agencies led to the arrest of six suspects and the

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3 h. ago Police arrest seven for kidnapping, cattle rustling in Gombe

Gombe State police have arrested seven suspects in a kidnapping and cattle rustling syndicate, recovering a machine gun and ammunition from the group. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-seven-for-kidnapping-cattle-rustling-in-gombe/

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5 h. ago PHOTOS: Police hand over 161kg of seized drugs in Bauchi to NDLEA

Bauchi Police handed over 161kg of illicit drugs, valued at N12.2 million, to the NDLEA after a significant drug seizure and the arrest of a suspect. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-police-hand-over-161kg-of-seized-drugs-in-bauchi-to-ndlea/

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7 h. ago Police arrest suspected bandit financiers, bike thieves in Sokoto

Sokoto police arrests suspected bandit financiers and motorcycle thieves in joint operations, recovering stolen cattle and bikes. Read the full details. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-bandit-financiers-bike-thieves-in-sokoto/

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7 h. ago Sokoto: Police arrest ‘bandit financier’, track stolen motorcycles in cross

Police sources said the trio allegedly served as brokers who received rustled cattle, sold them in markets and forwarded the proceeds to armed groups.

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10 h. ago Pregnant Woman Dies In Katsina After Health Worker Allegedly Refuses to Accept Bank Transfer

An eyewitness described the event as 'deeply distressing,' stating that the woman cried for help until she died around 11:30 p.m. The post Pregnant Woman Dies In Katsina After Health Worker Allegedly Refuses to Accept Bank Transfer appeared first on Channels Television.

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28 h. ago Ogun: Police arrest 20 suspected cultists over murder of officer

The slain policeman and the motorcyclist were said to have been shot dead in what has been described by residents...

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33 h. ago Police Arrest Woman For Allegedly Burning Maid’s Private Part In Imo

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old businesswoman, Juliet Igwe, for using candlelight to inflict injuries on the private parts of her six-year-old female maid, simply identified as Onyinyechi. Apart from inflicting injuries on the minor’s private parts, the businesswoman also used hot water to peel off the infant’s two hands and used […]

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35 h. ago Police arrest suspected kidnapper linked to secessionist group in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old suspected kidnapper, Kalu Okafor, who is also identified as a member of a proscribed secessionist group. The command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, stating that operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad in Awkuzu arrested the suspect during an intelligence-led operation Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-kidnapper-linked-to-secessionist-group-in-anambra/

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48 h. ago Police Neutralise 2 Kidnappers, Recover Dead Body, Arrest 12 Suspects In Imo

The Imo State Police Command has revealed that it has neutralised two kidnappers, recovered a female victim’s dead, and arrested 12 suspects in swift operations on Tuesday. This was made known through a statement made available to newsmen by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Henry Okoye. He said other suspects fled with gunshot injuries […]

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54 h. ago Police arrest four suspected car thieves, recover six vehicles in Abuja

FCT police arrest four suspected car thieves in Abuja, recovering six stolen vehicles and over ₦15m. The syndicate allegedly moved cars to Niger Republic. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-suspected-car-thieves-recover-six-vehicles-in-abuja/

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54 h. ago Bauchi: Police arrest suspected hard drugs dealer, recover N12m narcotics

One, Mr Ogbu Simon, a suspected narcotics dealer in Ningi LGA of Bauchi State, has been arrested by the Police Command in possession of 17,500 sachets of Tramadol...

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56 h. ago Bauchi police arrest drug dealer, seize tramadol, diazepam worth N12.2m

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug dealer, Ogbu Simon, and recovered 17,500 sachets of Tramadol and read more Bauchi police arrest drug dealer, seize tramadol, diazepam worth N12.2m

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59 h. ago Police arrest Anambra man caught in viral video threatening violence

Police in Anambra State arrest Oluchukwu Anyaoku after a viral video showed him threatening violence against police formations. A firearm was recovered. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-anambra-man-caught-in-viral-video-threatening-violence/

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2 d. ago Police arrest two suspected dealers of adulterated fuel in Suleja

Following a direct complaint received at Maje Div on November 18, 2025 by some PMS dealers on illegal dealings in

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3 d. ago Police foil staged kidnap in Ondo, arrest relative behind plot

Ondo police foil a staged kidnap plot, arresting a man who faked his own abduction to extort an N800,000 ransom from his family members in Akure. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-foil-staged-kidnap-in-ondo-arrest-relative-behind-plot/

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3 d. ago Niger: Police rescue three more trafficked children, arrest suspects

Niger Police Command has announced the rescue of three more trafficked children and the arrest of

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3 d. ago Police Arrest Masquerader For Causing Public Disturbance In Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as David Effiong, for allegedly causing a public disturbance while dressed in full masquerade attire, in violation of the state government’s directive banning such displays. Effiong was reportedly taken into custody on Tuesday after residents raised alarm that a masquerader was creating a nuisance […]

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3 d. ago Police order arrest of officers escorting unauthorised VIPs in A’Ibom

Akwa Ibom Police orders the immediate arrest of any personnel found on unauthorised VIP escorts, vowing strict disciplinary action to enhance public safety Read More: https://punchng.com/police-order-arrest-of-officers-escorting-unauthorised-vips-in-aibom/

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3 d. ago Arrest killers of five policemen in Bauchi community, Reps charge FG

Nigeria’s House of Reps urges the FG to arrest those behind the Bauchi police attack that killed five officers and to provide support for their families. Read More: https://punchng.com/arrest-killers-of-five-policemen-in-bauchi-community-reps-charge-fg/

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