3 h. ago Troops Neutralize Bandits Blocking Kankara–Yantumaki Road In Katsina, Recover Stolen Motorcycles

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) have successfully neutralized several bandits who mounted a blockade on the Kankara–Yantumaki Road in Katsina State, robbing unsuspecting commuters on Friday. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by security analyst, Bakatsine, on Saturday. According to him, the operatives engaged the armed bandits […] The post Troops Neutralize Bandits Blocking Kankara–Yantumaki Road In Katsina, Recover Stolen Motorcycles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 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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1 week ago Anambra Police Arrest Three Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Tricycle

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended three individuals in Awarasi Village, Uga, Aguata Local Government Area, in connection with armed robbery, and successfully recovered a stolen tricycle. In a statement released on Tuesday, the state police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that the arrests were made on Monday. According to Ikenga, the operation followed a […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Three Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Tricycle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Army arrests 17, recovers 45,000 litres of crude oil in Niger Delta

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1 week ago Gombe: Police arrest 10 suspects for various criminal offences, recover stolen items

Tribune Online Gombe: Police arrest 10 suspects for various criminal offences, recover stolen items The Gombe State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Yahaya, has arrested ten suspects for various criminal offences... Gombe: Police arrest 10 suspects for various criminal offences, recover stolen items Tribune Online

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1 week ago Gombe police foil multiple crimes, recover firearms, motorcycles, stolen cattle

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has announced the foiling of multiple crimes, recording breakthroughs in its ongoing clampdown on criminal activities in the state. According to the police, no fewer than nine suspects have been arrested and several stolen properties, including firearms, motorcycles, iron rods, and cattle recovered in a recent […] The post Gombe police foil multiple crimes, recover firearms, motorcycles, stolen cattle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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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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 Gombe Police Arrest Five Suspects Linked To Armed Robbery, Fraud, Recover Stolen Vehicle

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested five suspects linked to armed robbery, fraud, and other criminal activities, and has also recovered a stolen vehicle. During a Friday parade of suspects, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, stated that operatives apprehended Abdullahi Mohammed, 32, from Liji Quarters, Yamaltu/Deba LGA. He is alleged to […] The post Gombe Police Arrest Five Suspects Linked To Armed Robbery, Fraud, Recover Stolen Vehicle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Arrest 4 Kidnap Suspects, Recover 5 Stolen Vehicles In Ebonyi

The Ebonyi State Police Command said its operatives have arrested four suspected kidnappers while 5 stolen vehicles were also recovered from in the sustained clampdown on criminal gangs in the State. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Joshua Ukandu said operatives of its Anti-Kidnapping Squad stormed a hideout at Nwagana Guest House, […]

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2 w. ago Troops Escort Farmers, Neutralise Armed Robber In Benue Operations

  Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intensified security patrols across Benue State, escorting farmers to their fields and responding to armed attacks, with one criminal neutralised and arms recovered during a robbery incident in Ukum Local Government Area of the State. In a statement on Wednesday, Acting Media Information Officer of HQ JTF […]

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2 w. ago Gunmen Ambush Vehicle, Kidnap Passengers On Katsina’s Wawal Kaza–Dayi Road

Suspected bandits on Monday reportedly kidnapped several passengers travelling along the Wawal Kaza–Dayi highway in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, despite ongoing peace initiatives in the region. The incident, which occurred around 1:30 p.m. on September 16, was disclosed by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X (formerly Twitter). According to […] The post Gunmen Ambush Vehicle, Kidnap Passengers On Katsina’s Wawal Kaza–Dayi Road appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Cross River: Police foil armed robbery, recover stolen vehicle, firearms

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar In a significant breakthrough, the Cross River State Command has successfully intercepted a snatched Toyota Highlander Jeep at gunpoint. The vehicle, in a release by the State Police Public Relations Officer SP Irene Ugbo was stolen from its owner, Mrs. Wofi Eshiet Joshua, at 16A Azikima Street, Spring Road, Calabar, on […] The post Cross River: Police foil armed robbery, recover stolen vehicle, firearms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Cross River Police Arrest Car Snatcher, Recover Stolen Toyota Highlander

Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Rashid Bello Afegbua, has confirmed the arrest of a car snatcher, identified as Mr. Akaniyene Sunday Edem, aged 30, along with the recovery of a Toyota Highlander. In a statement signed on his behalf by Irene Ugbo, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Afegbua also revealed […] The post Cross River Police Arrest Car Snatcher, Recover Stolen Toyota Highlander appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Troops Rescue 30 Kidnap Victims, Neutralise Scores Of Terrorists

Troops of the Nigerian Army killed several terrorists, arrested six suspected kidnappers and rescued 30 hostages between 10 and13 September, 2025. Top military sources said the troops recovered arms, ammunition and other logistics from terrorists with many others surrendering to troops. Particularly, troops of 22 Brigade on 10 September 2025 arrested two suspected kidnappers in […]

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3 w. ago Ondo Police Bust Car Theft Syndicate, Recover Stolen Toyota Camry In Akure

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have cracked a car theft syndicate that specialized in stealing vehicles directly from home compounds within the Akure metropolis. The Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, stated that the command recovered a stolen Toyota ‘Muscle’ Camry and arrested one suspect who allegedly purchased the vehicle illegally. According to […] The post Ondo Police Bust Car Theft Syndicate, Recover Stolen Toyota Camry In Akure appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Akwa Ibom: Police arrest suspected cultists, armed robbers, burglars

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom: Police arrest suspected cultists, armed robbers, burglars The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has arrested suspects linked to cultism, armed robbery, and burglary, as well as recovered firearms and stolen property. Akwa Ibom: Police arrest suspected cultists, armed robbers, burglars Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Six Suspects Nabbed As Jigawa Police Recover Stolen Cows, Vandalised Cables

The Jigawa State Police Command has apprehended six individuals suspected of cattle theft and electricity vandalism, recovering stolen livestock and vandalised property during separate operations across the state. Jigawa, predominantly a rural and agricultural state, has in recent years faced recurring incidents of cattle rustling and the destruction of electricity infrastructure, particularly the theft of […] The post Six Suspects Nabbed As Jigawa Police Recover Stolen Cows, Vandalised Cables appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Katsina Police Nab Notorious Car Snatcher, Recover Stolen Vehicle

The Katsina State Police Command has apprehended a 28-year-old suspected notorious car thief in Katsina metropolis. DSP Abubakar Aliyu, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the arrest followed intensified efforts by the police to combat car theft across the state. Aliyu explained that on August 30, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the […] The post Katsina Police Nab Notorious Car Snatcher, Recover Stolen Vehicle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kano Police Nab Three Over Abuja Armed Robbery, Recover Stolen Car

The Kano State Police Command has apprehended three individuals in connection with an armed robbery in Abuja and recovered a stolen vehicle. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrest of the suspects. “On the directives of the Commissioner of Police, the Command in a sustained […] The post Kano Police Nab Three Over Abuja Armed Robbery, Recover Stolen Car appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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