Police Apprehend Two Suspects For Stealing Plasma TV, Aluminium Pots In Niger
The Niger State Police Command has arrested two suspects in the Brighter area of Minna, the state capital, for allegedly stealing a 35″ plasma TV, a remote control, and two aluminium pots. The command’s public relations officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, made this known in a statement in Minna. According to him, the suspects allegedly broke […]
Police Arrests 95 Suspected Gang Members In Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered arms and ammunition. Recall that the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Moses Yamu disclosed this in a statement at the weekend, in Benin City. Yamu said the suspects were members of the notorious Maphites, Eiye, and Aye confraternities. He alleged […]
No explosion in Jigawa – Police
The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed that no explosion, fire outbreak, or fuel scooping occurred following the crash of a petrol tanker loaded with 60,000 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Ringim Local Government Area on Thursday, May 1, 2025. This was made known in a press release signed by the state Police […]
Amotekun operative dies, another missing after attack at Osun-Oyo boundary
The Osun State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has confirmed the death of one of its operatives, Lamidi Abiodun, following an ambush by suspected armed hoodlums in Iwo, Osun State. A statement by the Corps Commander, Isaac Omoyele, through the spokesperson of the corps, Yusuf Idowu Abass disclosed that this occurred on […]
Lagos Taskforce storms Island, nabs 44 suspects in crime crackdown
The Lagos State Environmental Task Force has arrested 44 individuals suspected of criminal activity during an operation conducted on Lagos Island. In a statement released on Thursday, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid the city of criminal elements. The coordinated raid covered […]
Katsina Police Foil Fulani Bandit Attack, Seize Operational Motorcycles
Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have successfully thwarted a banditry attempt and recovered three operational motorcycles used by the criminals in Dutsinma Local Government Area. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, April 30, when a patrol team from the Dutsinma Division intercepted suspected armed bandits near Yanshantina village. A security […]
Gunmen kill man, abduct wife in Nasarawa
Tragedy struck late Tuesday night in Aloshi, a town in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, as gunmen invaded the residence of one Mr. Stephen Kwaghtomun, 37, killing him on the spot and abducting his 27-year-old wife. The attack occurred around 11:30pm, sparking panic in the community and raising fresh concerns about the deteriorating […]
Three Kidnappers, Motorcycle Snatchers Nabbed By Police In Taraba
The Taraba State police command said they have traced and arrested three members of a notorious kidnapping gang and motorcycle snatchers. The suspects, who were identified as Abubakar Usman, Yahaya Usman, and Ali Mohammed, were arrested in Takum local government council of the state. “In continued effort to eliminate crime from the state, and acting […]
Zamfara communities attacked, shops burnt as bandits launch reprisal
Bandits launched a fresh reprisal attack in the early hours of Tuesday on Yar Tashar Sahabi village in Maru LGA, Zamfara State. The attackers set shops and vehicles on fire and rustled livestock. Residents said the assault followed a Sunday ambush by local vigilantes that left several bandits dead and led to the recovery of […]
Troops bust car snatching syndicate, neutralise notorious armed robbers in Plateau
Troops of OF 3 Division/operation Safe Haven have smashed a car snatching syndicate and neutralised notorious armed robbers in Plateau State. Media Information Officer Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, April 29, 2025. “On 28 April 2025, troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN bursted a car snatching […]
