Crimes
Police arrest three over cache of explosives in Katsina
By Deborah Nnamdi The Katsina State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the illegal possession of a large cache of highly explosive materials in the state. The items were intercepted in a Volkswagen Golf vehicle at Koza village in Daura Local Government Area following intelligence-led patrols along…
Read More »Police arrest three suspected human traffickers, rescue victims in Ondo
By Deborah Nnamdi The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspected human traffickers and fraudsters and rescued three victims during an operation in Akure, the state capital. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, the prime suspect, a 30-year-old Togolese national identified as John Apiah, allegedly used two women,…
Read More »Police repel bandit attack in Kaduna, kill two, recover firearms
The Kaduna State Police Command says it has successfully repelled an attempted attack by armed bandits in Giwa Local Government Area of the state, killing two suspects and recovering firearms. The operation followed credible intelligence indicating an impending attack on Idisu village in Idisu Ward of Bayan Kogi. According to…
Read More »Troops arrest two suspected gun runners in Taraba operation
Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have arrested two suspected gun runners during a coordinated, intelligence-led operation in Taraba State. The arrests were carried out under Operation Peace Shield by troops of the 6 Brigade in collaboration with operatives of the…
Read More »Kidnappers reduce ransom to N70m for 8 Edo victims
Photo: Governor Monday Okpebholo Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have demanded up to 100 million naira for the release of eight people abducted from a hotel in Edo State, a traditional ruler said on Monday, underscoring Nigeria’s persistent insecurity in rural communities. The Okpahi of Imoga Kingdom, Oba Patrick Obajoye,…
Read More »Police arrest notorious drug dealer, five suspected thugs in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug dealer and five alleged thugs during an operation at Jaoji Quarters in the Kano metropolis. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Monday, describing the operation as a major breakthrough in the…
Read More »Bandits attack wedding convoy in Katsina, kill two, abduct guests
Suspected bandits have attacked a wedding convoy in Unguwar Nagunda community, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing at least two people and injuring several others, including the bride. The attack occurred on Sunday night as the wedding party was moving through the community. An unspecified number of guests…
Read More »Police probe threat notes warning of bandit attack in Oyo community
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of two handwritten notes in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area, allegedly warning of a planned bandit invasion of the community on January 20. The notes, written in both Yoruba and English, were reportedly found at the front and back of a…
Read More »Police arrest Man for allegedly killing girlfriend in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Anikpe Valentine Chibuike, in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, Ogechukwu Mmadubugwu, a 35-year-old single mother, in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was arrested on January 7, 2026, by operatives of the State Criminal…
Read More »NDLEA arrests businessman trafficking tramadol hidden in mannequins to Cameroon
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 37-year-old businessman, Ani Onyebuchi Romans, for allegedly trafficking 5.3 kilograms of tramadol concealed inside full-body mannequins and bound for Cameroun. The agency disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, January 11, 2026, by its Director of Media and Advocacy,…
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