20 h. ago Ebonyi gov orders six commissioners’ arrest over contract sabotage

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the arrest of six commissioners and contractors allegedly sabotaging government projects in the state. The PUNCH reports that the arrest order followed a report indicting the commissioners for subtly working against the government. The affected commissioners included Prof Omari Omaka (Tertiary Education), Victor Chukwu (Environment), Ifeanyi Ogbuewu Read More

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26 h. ago Uromi killings: DSS operatives arrest two principal suspects

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) have arrested two principal suspects allegedly involved in the killing of 16 travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government, last week. The suspects were said to have been arrested in Uromi following credible intelligence. It was learnt that operatives of various security […] The post Uromi killings: DSS operatives arrest two principal suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago NSCDC nabs Osun teacher molesting pupil, man for defiling minor 

Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, on Tuesday, said a 22-year-old male school teacher, Rufai Akorede, has been arrested for allegedly molesting a seven-year-old female pupil (name withheld) in Ilesa. The suspect was accused of thrusting his manhood into the mouth of the victim in a classroom, after school hours. Read More

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28 h. ago Ebonyi: LG chair, commissioners, contractors arrested over housing delays

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki A local government chairman in Ebonyi State, six commissioners, and some contractors have been arrested for an alleged breach of contract. The local government chairman, Chief Timothy Nwachi, Commissioner for Project Monitoring, Felix Igboke, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Professor Omari Omaka (SAN), his Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters counterpart, Uchenna Igwe, […] The post Ebonyi: LG chair, commissioners, contractors arrested over housing delays appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Rivers pastor arrested for alleged homosexuality, charged to court

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a cleric, identified as Elijah, over alleged homosexuality. Elijah, the General Overseer of a new-generation church in Port Harcourt, was reportedly apprehended after a leaked video surfaced showing him in a compromising situation. Sources told PUNCH Metro that the pastor’s troubles began when a male acquaintance, whom he Read More

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34 h. ago Immigration officials arrested me, I don’t know my offence – Bobrisky

Bobrisky has raised an alarm after allegedly being arrested by Nigerian immigration officials, saying he was not aware he committed any crime. The controversial crossdresser took to social media on Tuesday to make the disclosure after throwing a shade at veteran singer 2Baba. Bobrisky penned on his official Instagram page, “Guys, have just been arrested […] The post Immigration officials arrested me, I don’t know my offence – Bobrisky appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Rivers Police Arrest Alleged Serial Rapist Who Lure Victims Through Dating Sites

The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a man accused of being a serial rapist, who reportedly used dating sites to lure women to his hotel room, assault them, and take their belongings. According to the police, 34-year-old Israel Tamunokuro, a resident of Golf Estate on Odili Road, allegedly drugged his victims, coerced them into […] The post Rivers Police Arrest Alleged Serial Rapist Who Lure Victims Through Dating Sites appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police Arrest Man Over Killing Of Vigilante In Emir Sanusi’s Entourage

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old suspect, Usman Sagiru over the alleged killing of a vigilante member and attack on the entourage of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II after Eid prayers on Sunday. A statement signed by the spokesperson of the Command, SP Haruna Kiyawa, revealed the incident occurred on Sunday at […]

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3 d. ago Borno Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover Stolen Phones Worth N35m

Two suspects identified as Ba’Isa Yerima, and Lawan Yusuf have been arrested by men of Borno State Police Command for allegedly stealing 61 stolen mobile phones valued at N35 million. In a statement on Friday by command’s Spokesman, Nahum Daso, disclosed that the suspects specialized in buying stolen mobile phones, hacking, and bypassing security passwords […] The post Borno Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover Stolen Phones Worth N35m appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police arrest one as customer beats Rivers security guard to death

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a customer for allegedly beating a security guard, Ifeanyi Ani, to death at an eatery in Rumukrushi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. Sources revealed that Ani was killed on Thursday following an altercation with the customer. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred after the customer Read More

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4 d. ago Police Arrest 2 Suspects Over Alleged Theft Of N35m Mobile Phones In Borno

Borno State Police Command has recovered 61 mobile phones worth N35 million from two suspects arrested in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso announced the arrest and recoveries to Journalists in Maiduguri. ASP Daso said, “The Borno State Police Command, under the leadership of CP […]

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5 d. ago Uromi killings: Four arrested as Gov Okpebholo orders full investigation

Tribune Online Uromi killings: Four arrested as Gov Okpebholo orders full investigation The Edo State Government said four persons have been arrested over alleged involvement in the killing of seven suspected kidnappers in Uromi, the administrative Headquarters of Esan North-East Local Government Area in the state. Despite the development, the state government also ordered a full-scale investigation into the killing of the suspected kidnappers. It would be […] Uromi killings: Four arrested as Gov Okpebholo orders full investigation Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Cook, others arrested over alleged $35,000 theft, arson in Gombe

The Gombe State Police Command announced the arrest of three individuals on Thursday in connection with the theft of $35,000 and the arson of a house in New GRA, Gombe. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, “On 22/03/2025, at about 2000hrs, a distress call was received from New GRA, Gombe, behind Read More

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6 d. ago Police Arrest Man For Alleged Killing Of Own Mother, Sister In Ekiti

Operatives of Ekiti State Police Command have apprehended one Victor Lorjaal for allegedly killing his mother and sister at Aba Ile Camp in Itaji-Ekiti, Oye local government area of the state. The suspect reportedly murdered his mother, Mrs Victoria Lorjaal, and his elder sister, Brenda Lorjaal with a machete while they were on the farm […]

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6 d. ago Security Guard, 2 Others Arrested For Alleged Theft Of Sewing Machines In Borno

A total of three suspects comprising a security guard have been apprehended by the Borno State Police Command for allegedly stealing 19 sewing machine heads from the Dala Lawanti Skills Acquisition Centre in Maiduguri. Sources, according to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert, said that the security guard, 34-year-old Kaka Modu Mustapha, conspired with two teenagers, […]

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6 d. ago Police Arrest Man For Alleged Assault, Vandalism Of Gas Station In Edo

The Edo State Police Command on Thursday said a suspect, simply known as ‘Biggy’ has been taken into custody over his alleged involvement in assaulting a gas station attendant and destruction of dispense machines at Ewato community in Esan South East local government area of the state. Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Moses Yamu who […]

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6 d. ago A’Ibom community petitions police over alleged arrests, demands ptobe

Stakeholders of Ifa Ikot Akpan Etoi village in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have petitioned the Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, urging him to investigate the arrest and detention of residents by officers on trump-up allegations. In the petition, which was written through their lawyer, Ubong Peters Esq, a copy of Read More

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7 d. ago EFCC Arrests Fresh 15 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Kwara 

Less than a week after the arrest of 22 suspects, operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arrested additional 15 other persons for their alleged involvement in internet fraud. The suspects were arrested in the Tanke Oke-Odo area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Officers of […]

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7 d. ago Police Nab Native Doctor, 3 Others For Alleged Killing Of Twins For Rituals

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a native doctor, Kingsley Opurum and three other persons for allegedly killing a set of twins at Rukpokwu Community in Obio/Akpor local government area of the state. The two children, 7-year-old Chizaram Onuche and Chidinma Onuche were said to be killed by the suspects for ritual […]

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7 d. ago Driver Arrested For Allegedly Abducting Female Passenger In Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has detained a 30-year-old driver, Olayemi Yusuf, for allegedly abducting a female passenger. The suspect, working as a driver for Indrive car hire services, reportedly veered off the designated route and subdued the victim, binding her hands with two plastic wire clips. Omolola Odutola, the command spokesperson, confirmed his arrest […] The post Driver Arrested For Allegedly Abducting Female Passenger In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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