15 h. ago Police Foil Armed Robbery Attempts In Anambra, Recover Two Stolen Vehicles

The Anambra State Police Command has foiled armed robbery attempts in Oba and Awka, recovering two vehicles that had been snatched by the gang during the attacks. In a statement on Saturday, the Command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that police patrol teams have consistently thwarted criminal activities, crediting the success to the security and safety […] The post Police Foil Armed Robbery Attempts In Anambra, Recover Two Stolen Vehicles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago We used to patrol bank areas to get our targets, Ibadan armed robbery suspect reveals

Tribune Online We used to patrol bank areas to get our targets, Ibadan armed robbery suspect reveals A suspected member of a two-man armed robbery gang, Atanda Lateef, has revealed how he and the gang leader, identified as Monday, used to target people carrying polythene bags within areas where banks are situated, with the belief that the bags would contain wads of naira notes. Lateef, aged 33, was on Wednesday arrested by […] We used to patrol bank areas to get our targets, Ibadan armed robbery suspect reveals Tribune Online

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67 h. ago Police, NIS To Repatriate 20 Ghanaians Trafficked To Akwa Ibom – CP

20 Ghanaians recently kidnapped and trafficked into Akwa Ibom State are to be repatriated back to their country of origin. The commissioner of police (CP), Baba Azare, who disclosed this while parading several criminal suspects involved in  cases of murder, kidnapping, cultism, vandalism, armed robbery and other sundry crimes, said plans have been concluded with […]

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3 d. ago Police Arrest 44 Suspects, Recover Ammunitions, Ransom In Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 44 suspected criminals for offences ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms in the last one month. The police, under the period under review also recovered exhibits such as mutilated human body, arms and ammunition, and N2.7m ransom money. Commissioner of Police in the state, […]

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5 d. ago Police Arrest Suspects Linked To Robbery In Niger Delta Varsity

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested armed robbers who were involved in the robbery at Niger Delta University, Oghara, Delta State in 2024. They were equally responsible for the robbery at Oroye warehouse, where over 180 bags of rice were stolen. On 26/08/25 at about 0800hrs, a man (name withheld) of Agbarho/otor […]

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5 d. ago Anambra: Four arrested as Police smash armed robbery/kidnapping syndicates, recover firearms and ammunition

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, Anambra State have arrested   arrested four male suspects and recovered 2 (Two) Pump Action Guns and Nine 9 (Nine) Live Cartridges in Amansea, Awka. Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, Awka, SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement on Tuesday said the […] The post Anambra: Four arrested as Police smash armed robbery/kidnapping syndicates, recover firearms and ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Kano: Police arrest 107 suspects, recover weapons, drugs in one month

Tribune Online Kano: Police arrest 107 suspects, recover weapons, drugs in one month The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has announced that the command arrested no fewer than 107 suspects for various crimes ranging from armed robbery, kidnapping, human trafficking, theft, and thuggery across the state in less than one month. Kano: Police arrest 107 suspects, recover weapons, drugs in one month Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Abia Police Arrest Three Suspects For Armed Robbery, Cult Activities

The Abia State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with armed robbery and cult-related activities, and recovered several exhibits from them. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, the command disclosed that the suspects […] The post Abia Police Arrest Three Suspects For Armed Robbery, Cult Activities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Police arrest 100 suspects for kidnapping, armed robbery in Ondo

Tribune Online Police arrest 100 suspects for kidnapping, armed robbery in Ondo Lawal said four suspected armed robbers who killed a commercial motorcyclist, Nwike Sabbat, while attempting to snatch his motorcycle, were among those apprehended. Police arrest 100 suspects for kidnapping, armed robbery in Ondo Tribune Online

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8 d. 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 Deserter Soldier, Four Others Nabbed For Armed Robbery, Kidnapping ln Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended five alleged members of a notorious armed robbery and kidnapping gang terrorising parts of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement released in Awka on Thursday, confirming that the successful operation took place on August 27, 2025. According to Ikenga, […] The post Deserter Soldier, Four Others Nabbed For Armed Robbery, Kidnapping ln Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Deserter soldier, four others arrested for armed robbery, kidnapping in Anambra

Tribune Online Deserter soldier, four others arrested for armed robbery, kidnapping in Anambra According to him, the arrest followed a report that a victim was abducted on his farmland at Isiagu, Awka, and later released after a ransom was paid. Deserter soldier, four others arrested for armed robbery, kidnapping in Anambra Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nasarawa Police Arrest Notorious Kidnap Kingpin, Recover Weapons

Operatives of the Nigeria Police attached to Doma Division have arrested a dreaded armed robbery and kidnap kingpin, Mohammed Bammi, also known as “Zomo,” of Yelwa village. The suspect has been responsible for multiple kidnappings and robberies across Doma Local Government Area and its environs. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Ramhan […] The post Nasarawa Police Arrest Notorious Kidnap Kingpin, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Arrest Notorious Kidnap, Armed Robbery Kingpin, Others In Nasarawa

Operatives of the Nasarawa Police Command have arrested a dreaded armed robbery and kidnap kingpin, Mohammed Bammi a.k.a. ‘Zomo’ alongside others, in a major breakthrough against criminal elements in the state. Zomo, according to the state police Command, was responsible for multiple kidnappings and robberies across Doma local government area and its environs. The suspect, […]

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2 w. ago Police arrest eight members of armed robbery syndicate in Delta

Tribune Online Police arrest eight members of armed robbery syndicate in Delta The police spokesperson confirmed that ten suspects are currently in custody while investigations continue.... Police arrest eight members of armed robbery syndicate in Delta 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 Borno Police Arrest Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicle Linked To Armed Robbery In Ogun

The Borno State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Naziru Abdulmajid, has successfully recovered a stolen vehicle linked to an armed robbery incident in Ogun State. The feat was recorded through the Command’s Crack Squad. A statement issued to journalists on Tuesday in Maiduguri by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nahum Kenneth Daso, […]

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3 w. ago Police officer, 3 others nabbed for armed robbery, extortion in Edo

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a police officer and three others for armed robbery and extortion in Benin City, the state capital. In a statement signed by the Command’s spokesman, Moses Yamu, the suspects were identified as Inspector Ojo Oloruntobi, Charles Onah, Joseph Ohis, and Enoma Agho. […] The post Police officer, 3 others nabbed for armed robbery, extortion in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police Arrest Officer, Civilians For Extortion And Armed Robbery In Edo

The Command issued a stern warning to all officers: any policeman found engaging in misconduct, extortion, brutality, or any form of corrupt practice will be swiftly dismissed The post Police Arrest Officer, Civilians For Extortion And Armed Robbery In Edo appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Ondo Court Sentences Police Officer, Fake Soldier To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery

An Ondo State High Court Sitting In Akure Has Sentenced A Serving Police Officer, David Friday, And A Fake Soldier, Innocent Victor, To Death By Hanging For Their Roles In A Series Of Armed Robberies. The Court Delivered The Verdict After Finding The Duo Guilty On Multiple Counts, Including Conspiracy, Armed Robbery, And Impersonation Of […] The post Ondo Court Sentences Police Officer, Fake Soldier To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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