Police nab 26-year-old suspected armed robber in Oyo
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command in Igboho have arrested a 26-year-old man, Buba Sidi, for his involvement in a violent robbery attack in the state. The suspect, along with two others, reportedly attacked a resident, Isiaka Oladosu, at Ibudo Iya Ibeji in the Oke Eshin area. They injured him with a machete and […]
Three police officers dismissed for armed robbery, kidnapping, car snatching in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has dismissed three officers for their alleged involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping and car snatching in Owerri. The officers — Sgt. Ekwueme Gift, Sgt. Eto Ikechukwu and Cpl. Divine Ogwuaru — were removed from service after an orderly room trial found them guilty of the charges, including impersonation. According to […]
Gunmen abduct 12-year-old schoolgirl in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a 12-year-old female student in the Challenge area of Ibadan. The victim, a Junior Secondary School 2 pupil at Monarch Model College, was reportedly kidnapped in the early hours of Thursday, February 12, while being dropped off at school. Police described the incident as a […]
Police detain 52 suspects, recover firearms, ammunition in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its fight against crime, with the arrest of 52 suspects and the recovery of firearms and ammunition within one week. The arrests were made between January 24 and January 30, following coordinated security operations across different parts of the state. According to the Command’s spokesperson, […]
Troops arrest armed robbers, rescue abducted woman in Adamawa
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recorded fresh security successes in Adamawa State with the arrest of two armed robbery suspects and the rescue of an abducted woman during separate operations in Mubi North and Hong Local Government Areas. The operations were carried out as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety and protect residents […]
Ogun: Police nab 8 suspected truck hijackers, recover pistol, bags of cements
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested eight suspected members of a robbery gang linked to violent attacks and trailer truck hijackings along the Papalanto–Ilaro and Owode–Idiroko corridors. The arrests followed a coordinated, intelligence-led operation by officers of the Anti-Robbery Squad attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Eleweran, Abeokuta. Police […]
Akwa Ibom: Police foil armed robbery attack, neutralise one suspect
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has stopped an armed robbery attack in the state, preventing what could have been a serious security breach. According to police sources, officers acted quickly after receiving intelligence about the planned operation and moved to the scene before the suspects could carry out their attack. During the operation, the […]
Amotekun arrests 39 suspects fleeing US airstrikes
The Ondo State Security Network, known as Amotekun, has arrested 39 people suspected of fleeing from northern Nigeria following recent airstrikes reportedly carried out by the United States military. The Commander of the corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, said the arrests were made as part of efforts to prevent criminals from entering the state. Adeleye explained […]
One shot as bandits attack Baidi village in Sokoto
Chaos erupted in Baidi village, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, when armed bandits attacked residents during the Isha prayer on Sunday night. One person was reportedly shot, while several shops and a phone-charging point were looted during the assault. Security analyst Bakatsine shared details of the attack on X, explaining that the gunmen […]
Police neutralise armed robbery suspect, recover firearm in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed that its officers neutralised an armed robbery suspect during a security operation in the state. The incident happened when police operatives responded to intelligence about criminal activity in the area and moved quickly to prevent further harm to residents. According to the police, the suspect was confronted by […]