12 Arrested After Alleged Plot To Incite Unrest In Plateau
Security forces in Plateau State have arrested 12 people suspected of planning to cause trouble in the area. The arrests come as authorities step up efforts to keep the peace after recent tensions. The state Police Commissioner, Bassey Ewah, said the suspects were caught on Friday shortly after Jumat prayers in Zololo, where they reportedly […]
How suspects kidnapped three-day-old baby in Nasarawa
Police in Nasarawa State have successfully rescued a three-day-old baby boy who was kidnapped from his mother’s home. Two suspects have also been arrested in connection with the incident. The police spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, shared the details in a statement released on Thursday. According to him, the baby’s mother, 19-year-old Aisha Bada, who lives […]
NDLEA arrests major illicit drug lord on watchlist in Bayelsa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bayelsa State has arrested a suspected major drug dealer in Yenagoa. The agency said the suspect was involved in the distribution of illegal drugs in the area. The suspect, Chimezie Collins, also known as Mezico, is the owner of MEZICO Pharmacy located along Mbiam-Yenagoa Road in Kpansia. […]
Man set ablaze by his son in Jigawa
A man named Nuhu Bakanike has lost his life after his son reportedly set him on fire in Kazaure, Jigawa State. The tragic incident, which happened early on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, has left residents of the area in shock. Reports say the suspect, Kabiru, is believed to have poured petrol on his father and […]
Bandits abduct seven family members in Kaduna
Suspected bandits have abducted several people, including a family of seven, in Kaduna State. The attack occurred along the Katari–Hayin Dam road in the Kachia area. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident happened around 9:32 pm when armed men stormed a residential compound in Unguwar Sabon-Titi. The attackers reportedly surrounded the area before taking their […]
Over 1Kg Cocaine Worth ₦1.49 Billion Seized In India, Nigerian Supplier Arrested
A major drug bust in New Delhi has led to the arrest of a Nigerian national and the seizure of cocaine worth about ₦1.49 billion. The operation was carried out by the Delhi Police in the Mehrauli area. The suspect, identified as John Chibuike, was arrested during a raid at his residence in Islam Colony. […]
“Repentant” terrorist confesses to participating in Ngoshe attack as troops foil attack plan on Adamawa barracks
Soldiers from the 232 Battalion, working with local hunters, arrested three suspected terrorists during a search operation in Mubi North, Adamawa State. The operation was carried out around 1:15 a.m. on April 1, 2026, in the Angwan Rami area after receiving credible intelligence about terrorist activities. The suspects—Ado John (27), Umaru Yunusa (22), and Alhaji […]
Mutilated bodies of 6 young girls reportedly discovered on farmland in Abia community
A very disturbing incident has been reported in Abia State, where the bodies of six young girls were found in a farmland in Akirika Ukwu, Ukwa East. The condition of the bodies has left many people in shock and fear. The matter was brought to the Abia State House of Assembly by Hon. Lewis Chinemerem […]
Police arrest suspect in Edo over $550,000 fraud targeting US victim
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a suspect over an alleged $550,000 fraud targeting a victim in the United States. The suspect, identified as Emwanta Eghosa Smith, was tracked and arrested in Benin City, Edo State by INTERPOL operatives. Authorities said the fraud involved identity theft and the use of online platforms, including cryptocurrency, to […]
Military seizes two trucks, arrests 16 suspected terrorist suppliers in Borno
Troops under Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted two trucks carrying suspected terrorist supplies in Borno State. The operation took place along the Maiduguri–Mafa road, a key route in the North East region. During the raid, security forces arrested 16 individuals believed to be supplying logistics to insurgents. Items recovered from the trucks are suspected to […]