18 h. ago Father of suspected kidnapper, others killed in Kwara market clash

Tribune Online Father of suspected kidnapper, others killed in Kwara market clash It was gathered that members of the local vigilance group, deployed to the market Father of suspected kidnapper, others killed in Kwara market clash Tribune Online

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50 h. ago Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Abduction Of Ondo Varsity Workers

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the kidnapping of staff members from Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA), Akungba-Akoko. One of the victims, Mr. Omoniyi Eleyinmi, a faculty officer in the Faculty of Education at AAUA, was abducted along with another unidentified man in the Supare-Akoko Community, Akoko South-West Local Government […] The post Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Abduction Of Ondo Varsity Workers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police kill one bandit, rescue two kidnapped victims in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command, at the weekend, killed one bandit, recovered one AK-47 rifle and rescued two kidnapped victims read more Police kill one bandit, rescue two kidnapped victims in Bauchi

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3 d. ago Gunmen Attack Kwara Police Station, Market, Kill Officer, Four Others, Residents Flee Homes

Gunmen attacked the Babanla community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing five people, including a police officer, Adejumo Wasiu. The attack took place on August 8, 2025, forcing residents to flee their homes for safety in neighboring communities. The divisional police headquarters and the local market were targeted during the violent raid. […] The post Gunmen Attack Kwara Police Station, Market, Kill Officer, Four Others, Residents Flee Homes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nasarawa: Police nab six over armed robbery, kidnapping in Doma, arrest armed herder in Keana

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has arrested six suspected armed robbers and kidnappers in Doma Local Government Area, alongside an armed herder in Keana, in what it described as a major breakthrough in the fight against violent crime. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, in a statement on […] The post Nasarawa: Police nab six over armed robbery, kidnapping in Doma, arrest armed herder in Keana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police Arrest Suspected Robbers, Recover SUV, Firearms In Delta

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command has arrested suspected armed robbers, recovered a stolen Mercedes Benz GLK, dangerous firearms and stolen valuables. The suspect, identified as Chinedu Eze, was apprehended while attempting to sell the vehicle to an unsuspecting buyer. The operations, carried out between August 4 and 5, 2025, were led by the […]

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3 d. ago Delta police recover vehicle snatched at gunpoint in Enugu, arrest two suspects 

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have recovered a stolen car snatched at gunpoint in Enugu in 2023 at the point of being sold to an unsuspecting buyer at Asaba, the state capital. The car marked Mercedes Benz GLK with registration number: NZM10AP was about to be sold at […] The post Delta police recover vehicle snatched at gunpoint in Enugu, arrest two suspects  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FCT Police kill suspected one chance robber, arrest 6 others, rescue female victim in Abuja 

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command said its operatives attached to the Anti-One Chance Unit have killed one suspected robber and arrested 6 others. FCT police command public relations officer, Josephine Adeh, who made this known, said the police also rescued one victim in the process and recovered an […] The post FCT Police kill suspected one chance robber, arrest 6 others, rescue female victim in Abuja  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Gunmen Kill 2, Abduct 3 In Kwara; Police Dismiss ‘Ghost Town’ Rumours

Gunmen have killed two persons and abducted another three in Ganmu village, near Babanla in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State. The incident occurred on July 31, 2025, when the gunmen attacked some people who were travelling from Lagos to Babanla village in Kwara State. The spokesperson of the Kwara State Police Command, Toun […]

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7 d. ago Enugu Court Remands Popular Native Doctor, 2 Others For Alleged Murder, Kidnapping

A Chief Magistrates’s Court Sitting in Enugu North District has remanded a popular native doctor, Levi Obieze a.k.a. Edey Pray Edey Show at a Correctional Centre for alleged murder and kidnapping. Obieze was remanded alongside two other suspects identified as Sebastian Emeka Offor and Odinamkpa Ejike after their arraignment at the court presided over by […]

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8 d. ago We’re getting rid of criminals, 28 suspects nabbed, Ondo CP tells IGP confab

Commissioner of Police, Ondo State, Mr. Lawal Adebowale, has said that 28 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cultists have bee stolen vehicle rescued seven victims rescued. He spoke at the Inspector General of Police (IGP) conference in Abuja: “My vision is to ensure efficient and effective personnel who are professional and respect the fundamental human […] The post We’re getting rid of criminals, 28 suspects nabbed, Ondo CP tells IGP confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Benue: Herders kill police officer, 8 others in Agatu communities

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia have killed nine people, including a police officer, in renewed attacks on communities in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The attacks, which began last Friday, August 1, 2025, and continued through Tuesday, August 5, 2025, come shortly after the Miyetti Allah Cattle […] The post Benue: Herders kill police officer, 8 others in Agatu communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Suspected armed herders kill Police officer, eight others in Benue communities

Tribune Online Suspected armed herders kill Police officer, eight others in Benue communities 'We totally condemn these attacks, and I think it was a reprisal for their earlier report of cattle rustling in Agatu communities.... Suspected armed herders kill Police officer, eight others in Benue communities Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Police Neutralise Notorious Kidnapping Suspect, Recover Arms

Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have smashed a kidnapping syndicate and successfully neutralised the gang leader in the ongoing offensive against criminal elements in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP TImfon John, who disclosed this to journalists yesterday at the State Command’s headquarters, Ikot Akpanabia […]

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9 d. ago Gunmen Kill 2 Police Escorts Attached To Ebonyi Majority Leader

Gunmen yesterday ambushed and killed two police officers attached to the Majority Leader of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Hon. Kingsley Ikoro, in Okigwe, Imo State. An eyewitness account revealed that the incident occurred Sunday while the lawmaker and officers travelled with his entourage. The witness said, “One of the vehicles developed a mechanical […]

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3 w. ago AAUA students murder: NANS demands transparent probe into prime suspect’s death

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council (JCC), Ondo State has demanded a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of Femi Oladele, the prime suspect in the kidnapping and murder of two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). Ondo JCC Chairman, Comr. Adekanye Mayowa Adeboye […] The post AAUA students murder: NANS demands transparent probe into prime suspect’s death appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Three Hostages Rescued As Police Kill Two Kidnappers In Ogun

Two suspected kidnappers were fatally shot by the Ogun State Police Command during a gun battle in the Owode-Egba area of the state. The operation came shortly after three kidnap victims from the Ajebo community, abducted on July 16, were rescued unharmed from a nearby forest. Omolola Odutola, the state Police Public Relations Officer, said […] The post Three Hostages Rescued As Police Kill Two Kidnappers In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police smash Enugu kidnap ring, arrest two sisters for brother’s abduction

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has smashed multiple kidnapping syndicates, arresting five suspects, including two sisters, Juliet Chukwu (39) and Nancy Chukwu (40), who allegedly masterminded the abduction of their own elder brother, Friday Chukwu. Juliet, an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Nancy, who serves […] The post Police smash Enugu kidnap ring, arrest two sisters for brother’s abduction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police Neutralise Kidnapper, Arrest Sisters, 3 Others In Enugu

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have killed one kidnapping suspect, arrested five others and rescued a kidnap victim. Spokesman of the Enugu State Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe said one AK-47 rifle with two rounds of live ammunition, a Toyota Corolla vehicle and the sum of ₦10million cash obtained as ransom, and other incriminating […]

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3 w. ago Amotekun Rescues Kidnap Victims in Ondo, Arrests 17 Suspects

Operatives of the Ondo State Amotekun Corps has apprehended 17 suspected kidnappers and foiled five kidnapping cases within the last two weeks without ransom payment. Commander of Amotekun Corps in the state, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this at a press conference on Thursday. Adeleye said in the latest effort of the Command, operatives, within the last […]

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