4 h. ago Security Operatives Arrest Suspected Vote Buyer With N25.9m Cash In Kaduna Ahead Of Bye

Security operatives in Kaduna State have apprehended a suspected vote buyer with cash totalling N25,963,000, just hours before the commencement of the scheduled bye-elections in parts of the state. The suspect, identified as Shehu Aliyu Patangi, was arrested at about 3:30 am on Saturday by a combined team of operatives from the Nigeria Police Force […] The post Security Operatives Arrest Suspected Vote Buyer With N25.9m Cash In Kaduna Ahead Of Bye-Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Benin Zonal Directorate has arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State. In a statement posted on X.com on Friday, the EFCC stated that a pump-action rifle and live cartridges were found in possession of one of the suspects. The statement partly read, “Their arrest on Friday, August 15, […] The post EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump-Action Rifle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Federal Gov’t Achieves Oil Revenue Target, Attributes Feat To Military, PINL

The federal government has announced for the first time in many years, that it met the oil and gas sector revenue benchmark for year 2025. The announcement, made by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) attributed the milestone to a sustained peace in the Niger Delta region championed by operations of security agencies and pipeline […]

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31 h. ago Again, Police Arrest Robbery Suspect, Recover Stolen Car In Akwa Ibom

In the ongoing crackdown on criminal elements, operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested another member of a notorious car theft syndicate and recovered another stolen vehicle. LEADERSHIP recalls that the syndicate was busted a couple of days ago. Three suspects linked to cases of stolen vehicles were seized and detained for […]

Events

35 h. ago Army Arrests 17 Suspects As 25 Families Of ISWAP Members Surrender

Twenty-five family members of ISWAP/JAS fighters have surrendered to troops of 202 Battalion in Bama LGA, Borno State. According to military sources, the move followed increased tempo of operations by troops leading to killing of three fighters and arrest of 17 suspects and recovery of assorted weapons in the region. Particularly, troops of 202 Battalion […]

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44 h. ago PICTORIAL: 25 Family Members Of ISWAP Fighters Surrender In Borno

No fewer than 25 family members of ISWAP/JAS fighters have surrendered to troops of 202 Battalion in Bama local government area of Borno State. According to military sources, the move followed increased operations by troops, leading to the killing of three fighters and arrest of 17 suspects while assorted weapons were also recovered in the […]

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45 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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45 h. ago Security operatives arrest Sokoto ward chairman over alleged ties to bandits

Security operatives have arrested Sirajo Ahmad Dan Liman in Kangiye, the chairman of Atakwanyo ward, Gwadabawa Local Government Area, Sokoto read more Security operatives arrest Sokoto ward chairman over alleged ties to bandits

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47 h. ago Police Arrest Suspected Member Of Car Theft Syndicate In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested another member of a notorious car theft syndicate and recovered a stolen vehicle on Wednesday. Police had few days ago arrested three suspects from the gang over links to cases of stolen vehicles, and they were being interrogated at the Command’s headquarters in Uyo, the […]

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54 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Six Suspected Cultists In Black Spot Raid

The Anambra State Police Command has conducted a raid on a black spot in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area, resulting in the arrest of six suspects, including a woman. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesman for the state police command, stated in a press release on Wednesday that the operation was carried out on Tuesday […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Six Suspected Cultists In Black Spot Raid appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

56 h. ago Man dies trying to prevent arrest of kidnap suspect in Kwara

The Police Command in Kwara has confirmed the death of a man who helped a kidnap suspect to escape arrest. The Police Commissioner in Kwara, Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the incident to newsmen, yesterday in Ilorin. Ojo further disclosed that a vigilante member, who sustained injuries from the incident was receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. […] The post Man dies trying to prevent arrest of kidnap suspect in Kwara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Police Arrest Transnational Human Trafficking Suspect In Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old Raymond Sunday Wonna, a transnational trafficking suspect, and rescued two victims, Miracle Ogar, aged 18; and 16-year-old Angela Kingsley, all of Yala local government area of Cross River State. Spokesman of the Enugu State Police Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe said the suspect was apprehended on 30th […]

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2 d. ago Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12

Tribune Online Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12-year-old girl Gombe State Police Command has announced the recovery of vandalised electric cables, iron pipes, and railway track bolts in Bajoga, and the arrest of a Ward Head for a suspected case of rape. Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12-year-old girl Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Police Smash Car Theft Syndicate, Arrest 3 Suspects In Akwa Ibom

The Anti-Robbery operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have smashed an armed robbery syndicate specialising in disposing unsuspecting persons of their vehicles. Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists on Wednesday in Uyo, the state capital, said three suspects were apprehended at scrap sites behind […]

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3 d. ago Unruly Behaviour: Airline Operators Query FAAN Security Response At Airports

Amid recurring activities of unruly passengers at the airport, the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) on Monday said the recent incident has exposed vulnerabilities in the security response by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Aviation Security (AVSEC). The association stated this against the backdrop of placing Ibom Airlines’ unruly passenger, Comfort Emmanson, on […]

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4 d. ago Rivers: Police recover arms from suspected kidnap, armed robbery syndicate

Tribune Online Rivers: Police recover arms from suspected kidnap, armed robbery syndicate She stated that after receiving the phone call, officers were deployed to the scene, leading to the arrest of the male suspects between the ages of 26 to 33. Rivers: Police recover arms from suspected kidnap, armed robbery syndicate Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Oil theft: Troops arrest 71 suspects as GOC commends informants’ support

Tribune Online Oil theft: Troops arrest 71 suspects as GOC commends informants’ support He added that the GOC also praised the troops for achieving yet another milestone in the crackdown on economic saboteurs. Oil theft: Troops arrest 71 suspects as GOC commends informants’ support Tribune Online

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4 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 Tension in Kaduna as residents protest killing of passerby by security operatives

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Some residents, mostly youths of Barnawa area, Kaduna metropolis took to the streets yesterday evening following the killing of a passerby who was reportedly shot by a personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),who was in pursuit of a suspected drug dealer in the area. Kaduna state police public […] The post Tension in Kaduna as residents protest killing of passerby by security operatives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Oil theft: Troops arrest 71 suspects, recover 33,000 stolen litres

…As GOC appreciates informants for support From Tony John, Port Harcourt The determination by troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) to stamp out oil theft and associated criminalities in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) has been yielding positive results. Several operations conducted between July 21 to August 10, 2025, troops in conjunction with other […] The post Oil theft: Troops arrest 71 suspects, recover 33,000 stolen litres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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