2 h. 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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6 h. ago Troops arrest 450 suspects, rescue 180 civilians in one month – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters(DHQ),  said troops fighting the counter insurgency war and other security operations across the country arrested about 450 terrorists, bandits, extremists and other criminals in the month of September. The DHQ, also said that 39 terrorists surrendered to troops at various theater of  operations while 180 kidnapped victims were rescued during […] The post Troops arrest 450 suspects, rescue 180 civilians in one month – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Petrol Smuggling Attempt Fails As Police Intercept Over 100 Jerrycans

It was discovered that the suspect was attempting to smuggle the petroleum product across the border into Niger Republic. The post Petrol Smuggling Attempt Fails As Police Intercept Over 100 Jerrycans appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Troops Arrest 450 Suspected Terrorists, Rescue 180 Hostages In September — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that troops on internal operations in September, arrested 450 suspected terrorists, bandits, extremists and other criminals and rescued 180 hostages. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, in a statement on Saturday, said troops also received 39 surrendered repentant terrorists and recovered stolen crude worth N112,175,220.00 during the […]

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22 h. 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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29 h. 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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35 h. 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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38 h. 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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58 h. 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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69 h. 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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3 d. ago Troops Kill ISWAP Terrorists, Arrest 19 Suspected Drug Dealers

Troops of Nigerian Army, in continuation of its fierce onslaught against terrorists and criminal gangs across the country, arrested 19 drug dealers, rescued 16 kidnap hostages and killed several ISWAP/JAS terrorists in multiple operations. According to sources, among those arrested were terrorist logistics suppliers and kidnap kingpins operating at different locations across the country. Troops […]

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3 d. ago Police Kill Kidnappers, Arrest Robbery Suspects, Recover Weapons In Niger State

Police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun confirmed that officers engaged the kidnappers in a gun battle during the clearance operation. The post Police Kill Kidnappers, Arrest Robbery Suspects, Recover Weapons In Niger State appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Police Kill Kidnappers, Arrest Robbery Suspects In Niger State

Police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun confirmed that officers engaged the kidnappers in a gun battle during the clearance operation. The post Police Kill Kidnappers, Arrest Robbery Suspects In Niger State appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Police arrest four suspected armed robbers, kidnappers in Anambra

Tribune Online Police arrest four suspected armed robbers, kidnappers in Anambra Police said the case will be charged to court once investigations are concluded. Police arrest four suspected armed robbers, kidnappers in Anambra Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Student Injured As Police Arrest Suspects Over Ebonyi Varsity Election Disruption

  Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with an attempt to disrupt the announcement of results during the Student Union Government (SUG) election at Ebonyi State University. The suspects reportedly fired gunshots to disperse the crowd during the announcement of the election results. On Tuesday, the State Police Public Relations Officer, […] The post Student Injured As Police Arrest Suspects Over Ebonyi Varsity Election Disruption appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago EBSU SUG Election: Police Arrest 3 Suspects Over Alleged Shooting

The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested three persons and recovered a locally made pistol during the Student Union Government (SUG) election of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU) held at the College of Agriculture, Campus of the University. A statement signed by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Joshua Ukandu, and made available […]

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5 d. ago Kano: Police arrest 105 suspects, recover illicit drugs worth over N82m

Tribune Online Kano: Police arrest 105 suspects, recover illicit drugs worth over N82m The Kano State Police Command has arrested 105 suspects in 30 major cases, including armed robbery, illicit drug dealings, theft of motor vehicles and motorcycles, and thuggery. Kano: Police arrest 105 suspects, recover illicit drugs worth over N82m Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Police Arrest Two Kidnap Suspects In Nasarawa Over Ransom Threats

The Nasarawa State Police Command announced the arrest of two suspected kidnappers who had been terrorizing residents of Doma and Lafia local government areas through ransom threats. On Monday, Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police (SP) Ramhan Nansel, disclosed the arrests in a statement issued in Lafia. He said the suspects were apprehended following […] The post Police Arrest Two Kidnap Suspects In Nasarawa Over Ransom Threats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspected Cult Members, Recover Weapons, Fetish Items

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended two suspected cult members in Uyo, recovering a significant cache of weapons, fetish objects, and cult insignia as part of ongoing efforts to combat violent crime in the state capital. The suspects, identified as Donald Iwat and Daniel Bruno, were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, September […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspected Cult Members, Recover Weapons, Fetish Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 127 Bags Of Cannabis Hidden Under Yam Tubers Confiscated In Kwara, Two Arrested

The Kwara State Police Command, working alongside other security agencies, has intercepted a vehicle carrying 127 bags of suspected cannabis hidden beneath yam tubers. The seizure took place on Friday around 4 p.m. along the Babanla–Oreke–Oke-Ode route during a coordinated operation by the police, the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Nigeria Forest Security […] The post 127 Bags Of Cannabis Hidden Under Yam Tubers Confiscated In Kwara, Two Arrested appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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