13 h. ago Soludo says majority of arrested kidnappers in Anambra are Igbo, not Fulani

Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra State, says nearly all individuals arrested for kidnapping and related crimes in the state over read more Soludo says majority of arrested kidnappers in Anambra are Igbo, not Fulani

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26 h. ago Anambra: 99.9% of kidnappers, criminals arrested are Igbo — Soludo

Tribune Online Anambra: 99.9% of kidnappers, criminals arrested are Igbo — Soludo “Igbo are the ones kidnapping Igbo, they are the ones killing Igbo. All these camps are Igbo youths. And by the way because I came with the same... Anambra: 99.9% of kidnappers, criminals arrested are Igbo — Soludo Tribune Online

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65 h. ago Police Arrest 8 Suspected Kidnappers, Cultists, Rescue 2 Victims

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested eight (8) suspected kidnappers in a series of coordinated intelligence-led operations across Delta, Katsina, Adamawa and Edo States. Two victims of kidnapping who had earlier been abducted by the hoodlums were also rescued by the police during the operations. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who gave […]

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3 d. ago Anambra Police Arrest Man With Fresh Female Breast, Rescue Kidnapped Truck Driver

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended four suspects, including a man found in possession of a fresh female breast and three others linked to the kidnapping of a truck driver and diversion of goods worth millions of naira. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the arrests were […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Man With Fresh Female Breast, Rescue Kidnapped Truck Driver appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police arrest 82 suspects, foil multiple kidnapping, robbery attempts in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it arrested 82 suspects and thwarted multiple kidnapping and robbery attempts between read more Police arrest 82 suspects, foil multiple kidnapping, robbery attempts in Abuja

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5 d. ago Troops kill terrorist kingpins, arrest over 1,191, rescue 543 hostages in three months

Tribune Online Troops kill terrorist kingpins, arrest over 1,191, rescue 543 hostages in three months "Our troops killed several terrorists’ kingpins and their foot soldiers, arrested over 1,191 of them and rescued 543 kidnapped victims. Troops kill terrorist kingpins, arrest over 1,191, rescue 543 hostages in three months Tribune Online

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8 d. ago IGP confab: We’re tackling escalating insecurity in Benue –CP

Commissioner of Police, Benue State, Ifeanyi Emenari, has said his command is poised to tackle escalating insecurity: “We arrested 27 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cultists.” He spoke at the Inspector General of Police (IGP) conference in Abuja recently: “My vision is to focus on proactive initiations designed to deny safe haven to criminal elements. […] The post IGP confab: We’re tackling escalating insecurity in Benue –CP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago FCT police arrest 3 notorious bandits, kidnappers operating from Kaduna forest

By Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said its operatives have arrested three notorious bandits and kidnappers who have been on its wanted list for some time. The suspects, Abdulkadir Abubakar of Mpape, FCT, Mohammed Tasiu Sani, 25, of Rigina, Kaduna State, and Suleiman Jibrin, 27, from Sabon-Gayan, Kaduna State, were […] The post FCT police arrest 3 notorious bandits, kidnappers operating from Kaduna forest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Imo Police Arrest Mastermind Of Child Kidnap Syndicate, Rescue 12 Minors

The Imo State Police Command has arrested one Ann Ngozi Enyenwa for running a child kidnapping and trafficking syndicate and rescued 12 minors. The 42-year-old suspect, Enyenwa, hails from Umudim Ohekelem in the Ngor-Okpala local government area of Imo State. She was arrested on June 20th during an intelligence-led stop-and-search operation along the busy Owerri-Aba […]

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2 w. ago Two Arrested In Anambra For Kidnapping, Attempted Murder During Fake Land Deal

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two suspects in connection with a reported case of kidnapping, armed robbery, and attempted murder in Umudioka, Dunukofia Local Government Area. Reports indicate that the two male suspects, Onele Solomon, also known as “Federal,” and Simeon Chidera, popularly called “Chaplet,” both aged 23, along with other members of […] The post Two Arrested In Anambra For Kidnapping, Attempted Murder During Fake Land Deal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Delta Police Arrest Native Doctor, Suspected Cultists For Illegal Possession Of Firearms

Operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cybercrime Squad of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a native doctor, Okonji Chimeze, for illegal possession of firearms. Chimeze, 47, was apprehended on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his residence in Umuehe Quarter, Ibusa, in Oshimili North local government area, following credible intelligence. During a search of […]

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2 w. ago Eight Arrested, Two Rescued As Army Storms Kidnappers’ Camp In Kwara

Troops from the 22 Armoured Brigade, stationed at the Forward Operating Base in Patigi, Kwara State, conducted a coordinated operation on Saturday that led to the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and the rescue of two victims. Two motorcycles and two used cartridges were also seized from the suspects, who are suspected to be part […] The post Eight Arrested, Two Rescued As Army Storms Kidnappers’ Camp In Kwara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Troops arrest 8 kidnap suspects in Ilorin, rescue 2 hostages

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Nigerian army said its troops on internal security operations in Kwara State have arrested eight kidnappers and rescued two kidnapped victims. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Stephen Nwankwo, who made this known, said the troops of 22 Armoured Brigade, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Patigi, arrested […] The post Troops arrest 8 kidnap suspects in Ilorin, rescue 2 hostages appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Troops arrest eight kidnap suspects, rescue victims in Kwara

Tribune Online Troops arrest eight kidnap suspects, rescue victims in Kwara Troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade, deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Patigi, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, have successfully conducted a coordinated raid on a suspected kidnappers’ enclave. Troops arrest eight kidnap suspects, rescue victims in Kwara Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Two Suspects Arrested As Ondo Police Uncover Alleged Kidnappers’ Den

Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command, which also uncovered a hideout in a bush at Epinmi Akoko, Akoko South-East Local Government Area, allegedly used to hold abducted victims. The command’s spokesperson, Mr Olayinka Alayande, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday. The PPRO said, “Sequel to credible […] The post Two Suspects Arrested As Ondo Police Uncover Alleged Kidnappers’ Den appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Uncover Underground Den Of Kidnappers, Arrest 2 Suspects In Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command, on Thursday, disclosed that its men have uncovered a deep pit located inside a building in a forest suspected to be a den where kidnap victims were kept. The Police also confirmed the arrest of suspected kidnappers and recovered dangerous weapons from the suspects. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), […]

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2 w. ago FCT police arrest 3 notorious kidnappers, gun runner, others in shootout

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three notorious kidnap suspects long wanted for a series of high-profile abductions and murders within the FCT and its environs, marking a major operational success in its ongoing effort to combat violent crimes. Police Public Relations Officer Josephine Adeh, who made this […] The post FCT police arrest 3 notorious kidnappers, gun runner, others in shootout appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago CIMICO lauds DSS for arresting suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons

The Sun A civil society organisation, Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMICO), has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for its recent operations arresting several suspected gunrunners and kidnappers, and recovering numerous weapons across Nigeria. In a statement by its coordinator, Adams Otakwu, CIMICO said, “Recent sweeping operations by DSS operatives across the country have helped to […] The post CIMICO lauds DSS for arresting suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago CIMICO lauds DSS for nabbing suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons

Tribune Online CIMICO lauds DSS for nabbing suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons A civil society organisation (CSO), Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMICO), has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for arresting several suspected gunrunners, kidnappers and for recovering several weapons in the process.  A statement by the group’s coordinator, Adams Otakwu, said, “Recent sweeping operations by DSS operatives across the country have helped to stem the tide of […] CIMICO lauds DSS for nabbing suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Edo Police Arrest Three Kidnap Suspects After Receiving Ransom

Operatives of Edo State Police Command have arrested three kidnapping suspects, who had collected millions of naira as ransom from 11 victims between January and April 2025. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Moses Yamu on Wednesday, disclosed that the kidnapping syndicate had been terrorizing Benin City and its environs. Moses also identified the […] The post Edo Police Arrest Three Kidnap Suspects After Receiving Ransom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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