43 h. ago EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured 588 convictions and recovered N21.06 billion in August. It also revealed that the Police Force  arrested 1,950 suspects and rescued 141 victims, in the same month. NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, who stated this at […] The post EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Army kills 11 terrorists, nabs 64 suspects in nationwide operations

Tribune Online Army kills 11 terrorists, nabs 64 suspects in nationwide operations TROOPS of the Nigerian Army have killed 11 terrorists, arrested 64 suspects, rescued several kidnap victims and recovered weapons, ammunition and stolen livestock in nationwide operations between Thursday and Friday. A credible source at the army headquarters in Abuja told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that the troops foiled ISWAP/JAS attacks in […] Army kills 11 terrorists, nabs 64 suspects in nationwide operations Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Scores killed, 85 suspects arrested, 66 kidnapped victims rescued –DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), yesterday said soldiers fighting the counter insurgency war and other security operations across the country have  killed scores of terrorists, arrested 85 suspects and rescued 66 kidnap victims in the month of August. The DHQ, also said soldiers discovered and destroyed 97 illegal refining sites and over 488 equipment used for […] The post … Scores killed, 85 suspects arrested, 66 kidnapped victims rescued –DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Kwara Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Two Victims In Oke

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five suspected kidnappers and the rescue of two victims during a joint operation with local security outfits in Idofin Igbana, Oke-Ero Local Government Area. The breakthrough followed swift collaboration between police operatives and the Local Government Security Initiative, who launched a coordinated search after receiving […] The post Kwara Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Two Victims In Oke-Ero appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Police Rescue 1 Kidnap Victim, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover Arms Cache, N6m Cash In Akwa Ibom, Nasarawa

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has said that it has once again recorded significant breakthroughs in its ongoing fight against violent crimes such as kidnapping across the country, with coordinated efforts leading to the rescue of a victim, arrest of suspected kidnappers, and the recovery of sophisticated firearms, ammunition, and millions of naira in cash […]

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1 week ago Four terrorists killed as Police rescue kidnap victim in Anambra

Tribune Online Four terrorists killed as Police rescue kidnap victim in Anambra Police operatives from the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, in collaboration with the Anambra State Vigilante Group, have neutralised four suspected terrorists and Four terrorists killed as Police rescue kidnap victim in Anambra Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Troops Kills 15 Suspected Terrorists In Borno, Yobe, Rescues 27 Kidnap Victims In Benue

The Nigerian Army has eliminated 15 terrorists, detained 42 suspected criminals, and freed 30 kidnapped victims during a series of coordinated operations nationwide. A senior military official at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that the operations took place across the North-East, North-West, North-Central, South-West, and South-South regions. The source […] The post Troops Kills 15 Suspected Terrorists In Borno, Yobe, Rescues 27 Kidnap Victims In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ondo: Police kill two suspected kidnappers in gun duel, rescue victim

Tribune Online Ondo: Police kill two suspected kidnappers in gun duel, rescue victim Police source disclosed that one of the suspects was arrested during the operation while some of the suspected kidnappers reportedly escaped Ondo: Police kill two suspected kidnappers in gun duel, rescue victim Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Ebonyi Police Arrest 131 Suspects, Rescue Two Kidnap Victims

  Operatives of the Ebonyi State Police Command have arrested 131 suspects for various crimes and rescued two kidnap victims. The State Police Commissioner, Mrs. Adaku Uche-Anya, announced this on Wednesday. Addressing journalists in Abakaliki, the state capital, Uche-Anya said the suspects consist of 120 males and 11 females, apprehended for offenses including armed robbery, […] The post Ebonyi Police Arrest 131 Suspects, Rescue Two Kidnap Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NAPTIP arrests 8 human trafficking suspects, rescues 29 foreign victims in Abuja

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have arrested eight persons suspected to be members of a notorious human trafficking syndicate operating between Nigeria and Ghana. The Agency, in a statement on Wednesday, noted that 29 victims, most of whom are foreign nationals from some […] The post NAPTIP arrests 8 human trafficking suspects, rescues 29 foreign victims in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NAPTIP arrests eight human trafficking suspects, rescues 29 foreign victims in Abuja

Tribune Online NAPTIP arrests eight human trafficking suspects, rescues 29 foreign victims in Abuja The suspects are believed to be members of an organised trafficking network operating between Ghana and Nigeria. NAPTIP arrests eight human trafficking suspects, rescues 29 foreign victims in Abuja Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Eight Arrested, Firearms Recovered As Police Rescue Kidnap Victim In Kaduna, Delta

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued a kidnapped victim and arrested eight suspected kidnappers in coordinated operations in Delta and Kaduna States. The force also recovered several firearms and ammunition during the operations. The police confirmed the development on Sunday, highlighting the success of the operations in combating kidnapping and illegal arms trafficking. Disclosing this in […] The post Eight Arrested, Firearms Recovered As Police Rescue Kidnap Victim In Kaduna, Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Eight Suspects In Delta, Kaduna

Firearms, ammunition, and fabricated weapons were also recovered during the exercise executed by tactical units in Kaduna and Delta States. The post Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Eight Suspects In Delta, Kaduna appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Police Dismantle Child Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 11 Victims In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has busted a notorious cross-border child trafficking syndicate, rescuing eleven victims. Four suspects were arrested, allegedly linked to the recruitment and transportation of Nigerians to Ghana for prostitution. The breakthrough followed an operation on August 13, 2025, when operatives from the Ilemba Hausa Division intercepted one Mustapha Abubakar, a motorcycle […] The post Police Dismantle Child Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 11 Victims In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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