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Police Rescue 30 Kidnapped Victims, Recover AK-47 Rifle in Katsina

Operatives of Katsina State Police Command have rescued no fewer than 30 kidnap victims and foiled several bandit attacks in a series of operations carried out across the state. The most recent incident occurred on the 21st of August when the DPO of Dutsinma Police Division, CSP Bello Abdullahi Gusau, led a combined team of […]

Police Nab Okada Rider For Robbing, Raping OAU Student

A suspected rapist and armed robber, identified as 29 year old Damilare Jacob, has been arrested by the Osun State Police Command. The Command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, made this known while parading suspects at the state police headquarters on Wednesday. Opalola revealed that Damilare, who is a commercial motorcyclist, allegedly robbed and had forceful carnal […]

Police Arrest 41 Suspected Criminals, Recover Weapons, Drugs In Kano

Police in Kano State have arrested 41 suspected criminals and recovered dangerous weapons and drugs. The Command Public Relations Officer SP. Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa stated this in a statement. He said the Command has achieved a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat crime in the state. The statement said, “Following a series of raids […]

Bandits On Rampage In Kaduna, Abduct Village Chief’s Wife, Two Sons

Suspected kidnappers reportedly abducted the wife and two children of the head of Galadimawa Village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Hussaini Umar, a traditional leader and Sarkin Fada Galadimawa, who confirmed the incident, said the bandits arrived in the village in large numbers, firing sporadically to scare the residents away before breaking […]

Police Apprehend Man For Allegedly Kidnapping Teenager In Katsina

The Police in Katsina State have arrested one Halilu Yusuf, 21, for allegedly kidnapping a six-year-old boy. The police spokesman, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Katsina. He said: “On August 17, at about 2pm, based on credible intelligence, the command succeeded in arresting Halilu Yusuf, 21, of Gezawa, via […]