32 h. ago NSCDC arrests three suspects for kidnapping, robbery in Nasarawa

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nasarawa State Command, says it has arrested three suspects in connection with cases of kidnapping, robbery and theft at various locations across the state. This was contained in a press statement made available to our correspondent in Lafia, the state capital, on Tuesday by the command’s Public Relations Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-three-suspects-for-kidnapping-robbery-in-nasarawa/

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3 d. ago Two abducted Oyo minor rescued as police nab murder suspects

The Oyo State Police Command announces a successful Oyo police rescue of two abducted minors and the arrest of four kidnappers and seven murder suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-abducted-oyo-minor-rescued-as-police-nab-murder-suspects/

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3 d. ago Police rescue two abducted minors, arrest murder suspects in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command announces major breakthroughs, as Oyo police arrests four kidnapping suspects and rescues two minors in a swift operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-two-abducted-minors-arrest-murder-suspects-in-oyo/

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4 d. ago Police Rescue 3 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest 6 Suspects In Nasarawa

The Police in Nasarawa State have rescued three kidnapped victims in Lafia local government area of the state. The victims, two females and a male were rescued from  Angara and Fadaman Bauna villages by the Assakio Division of the State Police Command. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the operation was […]

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5 d. ago Police arrest six suspected kidnappers, rescue three victims in Nasarawa

Police operatives attached to Assakio Division, in collaboration with local vigilantes, have stormed kidnappers’ hideouts in Angara and Fadaman Bauna read more Police arrest six suspected kidnappers, rescue three victims in Nasarawa

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1 week ago Police Launch Manhunt As Armed Robbers Kill PoS Operator In Edo

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 38-year-old Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminal operator, Raphael Eletanye, who was reportedly attacked by suspected armed robbers at Upper Uwa Junction along MM Way in Benin City on Saturday night. According to the Command, the incident occurred at about 9:50 p.m. on January 3, 2026, when […]

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1 week ago Police Nab 928 Suspects For Kidnapping, Child Trafficking In Imo

The Imo State Police Command has revealed that 928 suspects were arrested for various offences including kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and child trafficking last year. According to the police, nine kidnapped persons and seven stolen children were rescued and reunited with their families. This was made known by the Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, […]

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2 w. ago Two children, six others rescued in foiled C’River waterways abduction

Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued two children and six adults in a foiled C’River waterways abduction following a tip from the local community. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-children-six-others-rescued-in-foiled-criver-waterways-abduction/

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2 w. ago Police kill armed robbery suspect, recover firearm in Nasarawa

Police operatives in Nasarawa State have recorded a major operational success following the neutralisation of an armed robbery suspect and read more Police kill armed robbery suspect, recover firearm in Nasarawa

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2 w. ago Suspected bandits flaunting arms, ransom on social media nabbed

Police arrest two suspected bandits and kidnapping kingpins responsible for violent crimes across four Nigerian states after one was seen flaunting arms on Read More: https://punchng.com/suspected-bandits-flaunting-arms-ransom-on-social-media-nabbed/

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2 w. ago Police arrest suspected kidnappers, recover firearms in Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command arrested suspected kidnappers and recovered illegal firearms during week-long tactical security operations across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-kidnappers-recover-firearms-in-kebbi/

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2 w. ago Police arrest five suspected kidnappers, cattle rustlers in Kano

The Kano State Police Command confirms five arrests in connection with kidnapping and cattle rustling following intelligence-led operations in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-five-suspected-kidnappers-cattle-rustlers-in-kano/

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3 w. ago Navy rescues 20 crew members as vessel catches fire in C’River

The Nigerian Navy has rescued 20 crew members from a burning vessel along the Calabar section of the Oron–Calabar waterways. The rescue was carried out on Monday by the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS OSE, following a distress call from Motor Vessel MV Chimba Express, which was en route from Gabon to Calabar carrying scrap materials Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-rescues-20-crew-members-as-vessel-catches-fire-in-criver/

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Police kill nine criminals in FCT, lose six officers in three months

The FCT Police Command reveals its latest crime statistics, reporting nine criminals killed and six officers lost in three months. Learn about recent arres Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-nine-criminals-in-fct-lose-six-officers-in-three-months/

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3 w. ago Police arrest five over staged kidnapping, extortion in Lagos

Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a teenager, for a staged kidnapping designed to extort ₦1.7 million from the boy’s mother. Get the full detail Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-five-over-staged-kidnapping-extortion-in-lagos/

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3 w. ago Police kill two suspected kidnappers in Rivers, rescue victim

Rivers State Police Command operatives kill two suspected kidnappers in a gun battle and rescue a female victim after storming their hideout in Obio/Akpor. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-two-suspected-kidnappers-in-rivers-rescue-victim/

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4 w. ago Troops kill kidnapper, arrest informants in Plateau operation

Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) have killed a suspected kidnapper and arrested three alleged read more Troops kill kidnapper, arrest informants in Plateau operation

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