4 d. ago Delta police smash kidnapping syndicate, arrest 3, kill 5 suspects

By Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Delta State Police Command has dismantled a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating in Ughelli North Local Government Area and its environs. The operation, however, resulted in the death of five hoodlums, the arrest of three suspects, and the recovery of a cache of arms and ammunition. According to a statement […] The post Delta police smash kidnapping syndicate, arrest 3, kill 5 suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta

Tribune Online Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have neutralised five suspected kidnappers and arrested three others following an intelligence-led operation in Ughelli North Local Government Area. The operation also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition hidden in a forest. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, […] Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Police arrest 2,341 suspects for various criminal activities nationwide

Tribune Online Police arrest 2,341 suspects for various criminal activities nationwide According to him, "the Force recorded the arrest of 602 armed robbery suspects, 385 kidnapping suspects, 557 Murder/homicide suspects, 215 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 286 rape suspects, 276 suspected cultists, recovery of 333 various firearms, 6422 ammunition of various calibres. Police arrest 2,341 suspects for various criminal activities nationwide Tribune Online

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1 week ago Police arrest 10 suspects for kidnapping, armed robbery in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested five suspected kidnappers, including two ladies, in Gabasswa Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement on Friday. He said the suspects were arrested following a report of a kidnapping incident from a Read More

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Kano Police Arrest 10 Suspects For Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Recover N4.8m Cash, Arms, Ammunition

In compliance with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to all Police Commands and Formations to develop an action plan aimed at minimising crimes, the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, upon assumption of duty on March 17, 2025, re-jigged the Command’s Intelligence and Operational capabilities, and […]

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1 week ago Edo: Police arrest four suspects over armed robbery, kidnapping

Tribune Online Edo: Police arrest four suspects over armed robbery, kidnapping Yamu revealed that the suspects were arrested in Edo North Senatorial District, adding that several ammunition were recovered from the suspects. Edo: Police arrest four suspects over armed robbery, kidnapping Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Police Kill 7 Suspected Kidnappers, 9 Armed Robbers In Abuja

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force killed seven (7) suspected kidnappers and nine (9) armed robbery suspects in the last two months. LEADERSHIP gathered that police operatives arrested 300 suspects and recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and illicit substances between January 1 and February 28, 2025. […]

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3 w. ago Police confirm abduction of Edo catholic priest, kill suspect

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. Philip Ekweli and Seminarian Peter Andrew by suspected herders at St. Peter Catholic Church, Ivukwa community, Etsako East Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, in a statement on Tuesday, said operatives killed one of the suspected kidnappers while four others were Read More

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3 w. ago Catholic Priest, Seminarian Abducted In Edo As Police Kill 1, Arrest 4 Suspects

The Edo State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the kidnap of Rev. Father Philip Ekeli and Seminarian Peter Andrew by suspected herders at St. Peter Catholic Church in Ivukwa, Etsako East local government area of the state. Spokesman of the Command, Moses Yamu, in a statement said that an unnamed suspect was neutralised, and the […]

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3 w. ago Priest, seminarian kidnapped in Edo as Police kill one, arrest four suspects

Tribune Online Priest, seminarian kidnapped in Edo as Police kill one, arrest four suspects The Catholic Diocese of Auchi on Tuesday announced that a priest attached to its St. Peter Catholic Church, Iviukhua-Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Rev. Fr. Philip Ekweli, was kidnapped at the Priest's Rectory on Monday. Priest, seminarian kidnapped in Edo as Police kill one, arrest four suspects Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Policemen Kill Suspected Kidnapper, Arrest 2 Others, Rescue Victim In Kwara

Men of the Kwara State Police Command have neutralised a suspected kidnapper and arrested two others following the exchange of gunshots between the fleeing suspected kidnappers and the policemen. The policemen, with the help of men of a vigilante group, also rescued a kidnap victim, Sule Saidu of Ahuro Fulani Camp in Ifelodun local government […]

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4 w. ago Police arrest five for robbery, kidnapping, others in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested five suspects linked to crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms. In a press statement released on Sunday, the spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that the suspects were apprehended in separate operations. He added that a locally made Beretta pistol and Read More

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