3 h. ago Police Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Firearm In Taraba 

The suspects are said to have confessed to be part of the syndicate terrorising Plateau and Taraba States lately.  The post Police Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Firearm In Taraba  appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago Suspected Kidnappers Kill Boy In Anambra For Refusing To Sexually Assault Sister

  A yet-to-be-identified young boy has been gruesomely murdered by suspected kidnappers in Anambra State after he allegedly refused their order to sexually assault his own sister. The horrifying incident was made public by human rights activist and former Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Mr. Harrison Gwamnishu, through a statement […] The post Suspected Kidnappers Kill Boy In Anambra For Refusing To Sexually Assault Sister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Troops Arrest 107 Suspects, Rescue 20 Victims In 1 Week — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that the troops on internal operations arrested 107 suspected terrorists, kidnappers, oil thieves and other suspected criminals across the country. Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye who revealed this on Thursday also said 20 kidnap hostages were also rescued by the troops between 7 and 14 August, 2025. […]

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56 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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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Police Nab 2 Suspected Armed Robbers At Students’ Hostel In Kwara

The operatives of Kwara State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers terrorising the students of Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin, the state capital. The suspected armed robbers named Ishola Adeyemi and Ismail Rafiu, both from Ibadan in Oyo State, were arrested on Sunday at Opeyewa hostel, Elekoyangan area, Ilorin, following a tipoff. Spokesperson […]

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5 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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5 d. ago Seven arrested as Police raid shrine, hideout of terror gang in Akwa Ibom

Tribune Online Seven arrested as Police raid shrine, hideout of terror gang in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismantled a suspected notorious armed robbery syndicate that had been terrorising Ikot Ekpene and surrounding communities. Seven suspects were arrested, and a firearm was recovered in a coordinated operation. According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, the breakthrough followed the neutralisation of one of the gang leaders […] Seven arrested as Police raid shrine, hideout of terror gang in Akwa Ibom Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Rivers Police Nab 12 Car Snatching Suspects, Recover 22 Vehicles

The Rivers State Police Command has dismantled a sophisticated inter-state car snatching syndicate linked to an international network, arresting 12 suspects and recovering 22 stolen vehicles. Among those arrested was a dismissed police officer found in possession of 11 vehicles at the time of his arrest. Additionally, three ex-convicts believed to have been recruited into […] The post Rivers Police Nab 12 Car Snatching Suspects, Recover 22 Vehicles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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3 w. ago Police Nab Nine Suspected Thieves In Kano, Recover Eight Stolen Motorcycles

No fewer than nine suspected motorcycle thieves have been apprehended by operatives of Kano State Police Command. In a statement shared via his Facebook page on Sunday by Spokesman for the state Police Command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, noted that two persons, who attempted to buy the motorcycles from the culprits have been arrested. Kiyawa assured […] The post Police Nab Nine Suspected Thieves In Kano, Recover Eight Stolen Motorcycles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 w. ago Edo: SSS in manhunt for cult leaders, kidnapping syndicates, arrests 20 suspects

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Special Security Squad, Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists, set up by Governor Monday Okpebholo, has arrested over 20 persons in its first operation in Benin City. The arrests were made after the Squad raided notorious hideouts of criminals at Isihor, Iguosa, Oluku, Ibiwe/Lagos Street, and other places on Tuesday. […] The post Edo: SSS in manhunt for cult leaders, kidnapping syndicates, arrests 20 suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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