6 h. ago Plateau: Police begin probe into Wase kidnapping, vow arrests

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed a kidnapping incident involving travellers heading to Gaji village in Bashar District of read more Plateau: Police begin probe into Wase kidnapping, vow arrests

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7 h. ago Police recover two stolen vehicles, arrest suspected car thief in Kano

The Kano State Police Command successfully recovered two stolen vehicles and arrested a suspected car thief, Ibrahim Abubakar, in a recent operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-two-stolen-vehicles-arrest-suspected-car-thief-in-kano/

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9 h. ago Police Arrest 13 Suspected Cultists In Delta, Recover Firearms

The Delta State Police Command has arrested 13 suspected members of a notorious cult group and recovered scores of firearms and other dangerous items. Police carried out the operation on Saturday during a late-night tactical operation in Ethiope East local government area of the state. This followed credible intelligence that members of a secret cult, […]

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10 h. ago Military Arrests Four Police Officers In NSCDC Uniforms Allegedly On VIP Escort Duty Against Tinubu’s Order

The military has arrested four police officers for allegedly providing unauthorised escort services to a VIP in contravention of the presidential directive on the withdrawal of policemen from VIP protection duties. Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the arrest occurred on Dec. 17 at about 9:30 a.m., while the officers were reportedly on escort duty. […] The post Military Arrests Four Police Officers In NSCDC Uniforms Allegedly On VIP Escort Duty Against Tinubu’s Order appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Police arrest 13 suspected cultists, recover firearms in Delta

Read how Delta police arrested 13 suspected cultists in a forest raid, recovering guns and vehicles. The suspects are members of the Aiye Confraternity. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-13-suspected-cultists-recover-firearms-in-delta/

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16 h. ago Police arrest notorious armed robbery suspect, ‘Abba Fiya’, in Kano

Kano State Police Command has arrested a notorious armed robbery suspect, Abba Aliyu, popula

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27 h. ago Lagos Police Arrest 68 Suspects, Recover Firearms, Stolen Vehicles In Major Crackdown

The Lagos State Police Command has recorded significant breakthroughs in crime prevention and control, arresting 68 suspected criminals and recovering firearms, stolen vehicles and other incriminating items across the state. Speaking with journalists on Monday evening, Commissioner of Police, CP Jimoh Oluhundare, disclosed the command’s achievements in crime fighting, stressing that the successes were the […]

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30 h. ago Police arrested 821 suspects, rescued 377 kidnap victims in Edo

The Edo State Police Command reports arresting 821 suspects for various crimes and rescuing 377 kidnap victims in 2025. Read the full report. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrested-821-suspects-rescued-377-kidnap-victims-in-edo/

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31 h. ago Police arrest man with unlicensed guns, seize firearms in Osun

The Osun State Police Command arrests several suspects in pre-holiday operations. One man was caught with unlicensed guns and three others with human parts Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-man-with-unlicensed-guns-seize-firearms-in-osun/

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31 h. ago Police Release Nollywood Actress Doris Ogala After Arrest By Pastor Chris Okafor

The  Nigeria Police Force has released Nollywood actress Doris Ogala in Lagos after rearresting her in Abuja shortly following her bail, SaharaReporters has learned. Ogala was brought to Lagos by a police team from the Zone 2 Command. The incident reportedly escalated when Ogala’s lawyer, Marshal Abubakar, attempted to document the police’s actions. Sources said […] The post Police Release Nollywood Actress Doris Ogala After Arrest By Pastor Chris Okafor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Police arrest 821 suspects, rescue 377 kidnap victims in Edo

The Edo State Police Command arrested 821 suspects for various crimes including kidnapping and robbery in 2025, while rescuing 377 kidnap victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-821-suspects-rescue-377-kidnap-victims-in-edo/

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50 h. ago Suspected motorcycle thieves nabbed with firearms in Nasarawa

Nasarawa State Police arrested two suspected motorcycle thieves, recovering a locally fabricated firearm and the stolen vehicle from the suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspected-motorcycle-thieves-nabbed-with-firearms-in-nasarawa/

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55 h. ago Police arrest four for possessing banned fireworks, knockouts in Imo

Imo State Police arrested four men for possessing and distributing banned fireworks, warning that violators will be prosecuted to ensure a safe festive sea Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-for-possessing-banned-fireworks-knockouts-in-imo/

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55 h. ago Police Arrest 4 Suspects For Unlawful Possession Of Fireworks

The Imo State Police Command has arrested four suspects over unlawful possession and distribution of banned fireworks and various kinds of pyrotechnics within the Owerri metropolis. The suspects were Victor Amadi, male, 29 years, Moses Okoro, male, 31 years, Ebuka Onye, male, 28 years, and Isaac Amadi, male, 23 years. This was made […]

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59 h. ago Lagos: Police arrest four hoodlums in raid on Ajebo, Ikorodu

Residents of the community have expressed their fears following what they described as the release of arrested hoodlums...

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61 h. ago Police arrest five robbers posing as vigilante operatives in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested five suspected armed robbers who posed as vigilante operatives to rob passengers in a shuttle bus. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-five-robbers-posing-as-vigilante-operatives-in-anambra/

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62 h. ago Police arrest five fake suspected vigilante operatives in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has said it has arrested five suspected fake vigilante operatives in the state.

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65 h. ago Lagos: Housewife allegedly fakes own kidnap, extorts N2.5m from husband

The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested a 26-year-old housewife and her 30-year-old accomplice for allegedly staging her own kidnapping and extorting N2.5 million from her husband.

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69 h. ago Man in police net for allegedly scamming, raping female students in Ondo

Ondo State Police Command recently arrested a 33-year-old suspect, Joshua, over a case of alleged fraud, rape and human trafficking. The suspect was accused of luring students of tertiary institutions through a WhatsApp group, under the guise of providing them opportunities to travel abroad and getting lucrative jobs. Confirming the arrest of the suspect, the […]

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2 d. ago Suspect arrested after stabbing okada rider in foiled bike snatching attempt

A 25-year-old suspect, Ahmed (surname withheld), has confessed that he stabbed a commercial motorcyclist several times during an attempt by his two-man gang to snatch the victim’s okada. Ahmed was recently arrested by Ondo State Police Command following the alleged crime. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Olushola Olayinka Ayanlade, told Sunday Tribune that the […]

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