49 m. ago Troops foil ₦112m oil theft, arrest 450 suspected criminals nationwide – DHQ

Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have foiled oil theft valued at over ₦112 million and arrested about 450 terrorists, read more Troops foil ₦112m oil theft, arrest 450 suspected criminals nationwide – DHQ

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7 h. ago Troops arrest 450 suspects, rescue 180 civilians in one month – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters(DHQ),  said troops fighting the counter insurgency war and other security operations across the country arrested about 450 terrorists, bandits, extremists and other criminals in the month of September. The DHQ, also said that 39 terrorists surrendered to troops at various theater of  operations while 180 kidnapped victims were rescued during […] The post Troops arrest 450 suspects, rescue 180 civilians in one month – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Troops Arrest 450 Suspected Terrorists, Rescue 180 Hostages In September — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that troops on internal operations in September, arrested 450 suspected terrorists, bandits, extremists and other criminals and rescued 180 hostages. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, in a statement on Saturday, said troops also received 39 surrendered repentant terrorists and recovered stolen crude worth N112,175,220.00 during the […]

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3 d. ago Troops Kill ISWAP Terrorists, Arrest 19 Suspected Drug Dealers

Troops of Nigerian Army, in continuation of its fierce onslaught against terrorists and criminal gangs across the country, arrested 19 drug dealers, rescued 16 kidnap hostages and killed several ISWAP/JAS terrorists in multiple operations. According to sources, among those arrested were terrorist logistics suppliers and kidnap kingpins operating at different locations across the country. Troops […]

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3 d. ago Insecurity: Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 25, rescue 16 kidnap victims

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 25, rescue 16 kidnap victims Nigerian Army remains firm in safeguarding communities, enabling farming and supporting national economic recovery... Insecurity: Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 25, rescue 16 kidnap victims Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Troops, NDLEA Arrest Two Fake Policemen With Cannabis In Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in a joint operation with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have apprehended two individuals posing as police officers while transporting cannabis in Taraba State. The arrest was confirmed in a statement released on Wednesday by Lt. Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director of […] The post Troops, NDLEA Arrest Two Fake Policemen With Cannabis In Taraba appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Troops arrest drug cartel impersonating police officers in Taraba with drugs

By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian army/ Sector 3 Operation While Stroke, in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, have arrested Two suspected members of a drug cartel in Taraba State in Police attire. Lieutenant Umar Mohammed, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian […] The post Troops arrest drug cartel impersonating police officers in Taraba with drugs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago PICTORIAL: Troops Arrest Fake Policemen With 2 Vans Loaded With Cannabis In Taraba

  In continuation of the ongoing operations across Taraba State code-named Operation Lafiya Nakowa, aimed at flushing out bandits and other criminal elements, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in conjunction with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have two fake police officers with van-loads of cannabis. […]

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9 d. ago Insecurity: Troops arrest 47, rescue 39 hostages , recover assorted weapons in one week — DHQ

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops arrest 47, rescue 39 hostages , recover assorted weapons in one week — DHQ The Military High Command on Thursday disclosed that its gallant troops arrested 147 suspected terrorists and other criminals in renewed efforts to end insurgency across all geo-political zones of the country within the last one week. Insecurity: Troops arrest 47, rescue 39 hostages , recover assorted weapons in one week — DHQ Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Troops Arrest 147 Suspects, Rescue 39 Hostages In 1 Week — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that troops on internal operations arrested 147 suspected terrorists and other criminals in one week. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, who disclosed this while briefing journalists on Thursday, said troops rescued 39 kidnapped hostages and foiled oil theft worth N19,750,000.00 Giving breakdown, he said troops […]

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1 week ago Kano Police Nab Suspect For Impersonating Officer To Extort Residents

The Kano State Police Command has apprehended a man impersonating a police officer to defraud members of the public. The suspect, 33-year-old Nasiru Shitu from Kofar Waika Quarters, Kano, was arrested on Sunday around 5 pm while wearing what appeared to be a police uniform. In a statement on Tuesday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, […] The post Kano Police Nab Suspect For Impersonating Officer To Extort Residents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Troops arrest 17 suspected oil thieves, seize 45,000 litres of stolen products

Tribune Online Troops arrest 17 suspected oil thieves, seize 45,000 litres of stolen products During the operations conducted between 8 and 20 September 2025, in collaboration with other security agencies, they also deactivated nine illegal refining sites... Troops arrest 17 suspected oil thieves, seize 45,000 litres of stolen products Tribune Online

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1 week ago Troops Arrest 17 Suspected Pipeline Vandals In Niger Delta, Recover 45,000 Litres Of Stolen Petroleum Products

  Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 17 suspected vandals across the Niger Delta. They also seized over 45,000 litres of stolen petroleum products, the military disclosed on Sunday. Acting Deputy Director of the 6 Division, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, stated that the operations were part of ongoing efforts to […] The post Troops Arrest 17 Suspected Pipeline Vandals In Niger Delta, Recover 45,000 Litres Of Stolen Petroleum Products appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Troops Arrest Suspects, Seize Illegal Petroleum Products In Rivers, Others

Over the past two weeks, security forces have dismantled nine makeshift refineries and seized more than 45,000 litres of stolen petroleum products. The post Troops Arrest Suspects, Seize Illegal Petroleum Products In Rivers, Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Troops Neutralise Suspected Kidnapper, Arrest 1 Other In Delta

Troops of the 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South South codenamed Operation Delta Safe, have neutralised a leader of a cultist group in Delta State. Another member, identified as Stephen Fragene Pessu, was also arrested at the Pessu community in Warri South local government area of the state. A statement signed by […]

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2 w. ago Police arrest Abuja lawyer over alleged forgery, impersonation

Tribune Online Police arrest Abuja lawyer over alleged forgery, impersonation Acting upon the bench warrant issued by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Apo, Abuja, on Monday, 15 September, against two Abuja-based lawyers... Police arrest Abuja lawyer over alleged forgery, impersonation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Troops Arrest Suspected Drug Peddlers, Recover Illicit Substances In Plateau

The troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP) raided the hideout of suspected criminal elements at Layin Sabon Kasuwa in Mangu local government area, arresting suspected peddlers of illicit drugs and substances in Plateau state. OPEP in a statement in Jos by its Media and Information Officer, Major Samson Zhakom, said […]

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2 w. ago Fake Soldier, Three Suspected Car Thieves Arrested In Jigawa

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a man impersonating a soldier along with three other suspected car thieves in Jigawa State. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued to DAILY POST on Wednesday. According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended on Tuesday around 7:50 […] The post Fake Soldier, Three Suspected Car Thieves Arrested In Jigawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ondo Police Nab Suspected Fraudster Posing As Army Colonel, Defrauding Victims Of N1.37m

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspected fraudster, Abdullahi Saliu, who allegedly impersonated a senior Army officer to defraud unsuspecting victims of more than N1.37 million through a fake employment scheme. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed that the suspect was apprehended following a meticulous investigation initiated by the […] The post Ondo Police Nab Suspected Fraudster Posing As Army Colonel, Defrauding Victims Of N1.37m appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers in Plateau, recover arms, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Nigerian army said its troops from 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP), have raided the hideout of suspected cattle rustlers at Kogul Village in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State and arrested two notorious cattle rustlers. During the intelligence-based operation conducted on September, 11, […] The post Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers in Plateau, recover arms, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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