18 h. ago Two suspects arrested for allegedly defiling minors in Kebbi

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly defiling minors in Kebbi State. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi. According to him, “In its sustained efforts to ensure zero tolerance […] The post Two suspects arrested for allegedly defiling minors in Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Teenager angry, poisons uncle’s soup because he snores too much

Tribune Online Teenager angry, poisons uncle’s soup because he snores too much A high school student in Japan has been arrested for allegedly poisoning his uncle’s soup in an attempt to kill him because he couldn’t stand his snoring, the country’s media reported. The 18-year-old teenager from Ichibara, Japan’s Chiba prefecture, was arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly mincing leaves from a toxic oleander plant […] Teenager angry, poisons uncle’s soup because he snores too much Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Court Orders Police To Arrest Bizman Over Alleged Misappropriation

A Magistrate Court in Gusau, Zamfara State, has issued a warrant for the arrest of businessman, Samson Davies, founder of Signature Advisory Limited, over allegations of misappropriation, criminal breach of trust and defamation. The arrest warrant seen by our reporter was issued against Mr Davies on July 29, 2025. Our investigation showed that Mr Davies […]

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4 d. ago Jigawa Police Arrest 2 Notorious Kidnappers, 156 Others For Various Offences

Jigawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected notorious kidnappers and 165 others over their alleged involvements in different offences. Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Dahiru Muhammad revealed this while briefing newsmen on the progress made in fighting crimes and drug abuse in the state in the last two months. CP Muhammad, however, […]

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4 d. ago Oyo Police Arrest School Gatekeeper For Allegedly Defiling Four

The Oyo State Police Command has apprehended a 26-year-old school gatekeeper, Josiah Ayomide, over the alleged defilement of a four-year-old pupil at his school in Ibadan. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, disclosed the arrest on Thursday while briefing journalists at the Police headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan. He said the incident came to […] The post Oyo Police Arrest School Gatekeeper For Allegedly Defiling Four-Year-Old Pupil appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 3 Suspected Fraudsters Arrested For Impersonating Security Personnel

The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspected fraudsters who allegedly defrauded a victim of N1,030,000 by impersonating security personnel. The suspects are Nasiru Adamu (30) from Sokoto State; Yusuf Sani (49) and Aliyu Yusu (25) both from Daura local government area of Katsina State. They were apprehended on September 2, 2025, at 1:30 […]

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5 d. ago Man Arrested In Kano For Using Charms To Defraud Woman Of ₦1.8m

The Kano State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 28-year-old Salisu Abdu Adam for allegedly scamming a married woman of ₦1.8 million. Ibrahim Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Wednesday. “Adam, an indigene of Garko local government but resident […] The post Man Arrested In Kano For Using Charms To Defraud Woman Of ₦1.8m appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago EFCC Arrests Gavice Logistics CEO Over Alleged N2bn Ponzi Scheme Fraud

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the chief executive officer (CEO) of Gavice Logistics Limited, Ahamba Tochukwu, for allegedly defrauding several investors in his logistics investment schemes to the tune of N2,000,000,000. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who confirmed the arrest, said Tochukwu, through Gavice Logistics Limited rolled out elaborate investment […]

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6 d. ago EFCC arrests Gavice Logistics CEO over alleged ₦2bn Ponzi scheme

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Chief Executive Officer of Gavice Logistics Limited, Mr Ahamba Tochukwu, for allegedly defrauding investors of more than ₦2 billion through a suspected Ponzi scheme. According to the EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, Tochukwu lured over 400 investors into funding elaborate logistics ventures […] The post EFCC arrests Gavice Logistics CEO over alleged ₦2bn Ponzi scheme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police arrest 2 teenagers for killing commercial motorcyclist in Osun 

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Habeeb Adedayo (27) and Akeem Fawas (19), for allegedly killing a 26-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Segun Olatunji. The spokesperson of the police in Osun, Abiodun Ojelabi, in a statement on Tuesday, explained that the suspects committed the purported crime in Iwo, Osun State, but […] The post Police arrest 2 teenagers for killing commercial motorcyclist in Osun  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Group Demands Impeachment, Arrest Of Osun Speaker Egbedun Over Alleged Death Threat

A civil society organisation, the Osun Youth Initiative for Good Governance (OYIGG), has called for the arrest, prosecution, and impeachment of the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Olumide Wale Egbedun, over allegations that he issued a death threat to a traditional ruler. The group, in a statement signed by its National […]

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7 d. ago Two Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Transmission Cables In Gombe

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State Command, has taken into custody an 84-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy for allegedly vandalising transmission power cables in the state. Speaking to journalists at a press briefing on Monday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Corps Buhari Saad, representing State Commandant Jibril Idris, […] The post Two Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Transmission Cables In Gombe appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Ondo Police Arrest Hotel Employee For Stealing Customer’s N11m Gold Chain

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have apprehended a staff member of a prominent hotel in Akure for allegedly stealing a gold chain valued at N11 million from a customer. The suspect, identified as Temitope Ajayi, was employed at Dejavu Hotel, Alagbaka, Akure, and is reported to have committed the alleged theft on June […] The post Ondo Police Arrest Hotel Employee For Stealing Customer’s N11m Gold Chain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Niger: Police arrest housewife for alleged culpable homicide

Tribune Online Niger: Police arrest housewife for alleged culpable homicide A disturbing incident has been reported in Minna, Niger, where a housewife, Adiza Bala, also known as Mama Sabir, allegedly poured Niger: Police arrest housewife for alleged culpable homicide Tribune Online

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1 week ago Police Arrest Suspected Cultist For Alleged Rape In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of anti-cult of the Akwa Ibom State Police have arrested a notorious cult and armed robbery suspect for allegedly attempting to defile a teenager. Police also recovered a locally-fabricated gun with one live cartridge from the suspect. Spokesperson of Akwa Ibom Police Command, DSP Timfon John who disclosed on Saturday in Uyo, said the […]

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1 week ago Six Cult Members Nabbed In Osogbo As Police Intensify Crackdown

The Osun State Police Command has arrested six suspected cult members alleged to have been terrorising Osogbo and neighbouring communities. The Command’s spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the development in a statement released on Friday, in Osogbo. He explained that the arrests were part of ongoing efforts by Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim […] The post Six Cult Members Nabbed In Osogbo As Police Intensify Crackdown appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lagos Police Arrest Painter For Allegedly Kidnapping Client’s Son, Demanding N7m Ransom

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old painter, Chigozie Clement, for allegedly abducting his client’s seven-year-old son in the Ketu Alapere area of the state. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, and obtained by PUNCH Metro, the suspect allegedly lured the seven-year-old away from his residence […] The post Lagos Police Arrest Painter For Allegedly Kidnapping Client’s Son, Demanding N7m Ransom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police Officer Arrested For Allegly Shooting, Killing Soldier In Bauchi

A police officer has been arrested following the fatal shooting of a soldier in Futuk, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 33 Artillery Brigade, Atang Hallet Solomon, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday. According to him, the officer alleged to have fired the shot […] The post Police Officer Arrested For Allegly Shooting, Killing Soldier In Bauchi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police Arrest 5 For Alleged Motorcycle Theft, Drug Trafficking In Bauchi

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested five suspects for alleged involvement in motorcycle theft and trafficking of cannabis sativa. In a statement on Thursday, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Wakil said the arrests followed actionable intelligence received on January 27, 2025, from a Good Samaritan. According to Wakil, the […]

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1 week ago Police Arrest Pastor, Wife For Allegedly Staging Kidnap To Extort ₦10m

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old Mrs. Sanmori Taiwo, and her 62-year-old husband, Pastor Sanmori Joshua for allegedly staging her abduction in a bid to extort ₦10 million from her relatives abroad. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ondo Command, DSP Olushola Ayanlade confirmed the incident in a statement, noting that the case […]

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