Police Arrest Suspects Over Murder, Kidnapping, Robbery in Nine States

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested several suspects in connection with armed robbery, murder, kidnapping, culpable homicide and arson across nine states.

The operations also led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition, suspected narcotic drugs and other exhibits, according to the police operational update for Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

In Oyo State, police operatives arrested six suspected members of an armed robbery gang allegedly terrorising Ibadan and its environs.

The police said the arrests, made following actionable intelligence, led to the recovery of a fabricated pistol, a revolver pistol, a pump-action gun, a locally made cut-to-size gun, another locally made pistol, five cartridges and four cutlasses.

The case is being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Ibadan.

In Imo State, two suspects were arrested in connection with the death of a nine-year-old boy whose body was recovered from a well.

The suspects are in custody, while the case has been transferred to the SCID in Owerri for further investigation.

In Kaduna State, police operatives arrested two suspects allegedly linked to the theft of a cow and the kidnapping of a man and his wife.

The stolen cow was recovered and returned to its rightful owner, while the suspects reportedly confessed to involvement in the kidnapping.

In Kwara State, a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate was arrested following intelligence-led operations.

According to the police, the suspect confessed to participating in four kidnapping operations. A bag containing suspected hard drugs and keys allegedly used to lock hostages was also recovered.

The case is being investigated by the SCID in Ilorin.

Meanwhile, in Katsina State, police operatives working with other security personnel arrested members of a community watch group over a violent incident.

The police said nine pump-action guns, 37 cartridges and a cutlass were recovered. All injured victims were evacuated for medical attention, while the investigation was transferred to the SCID in Katsina.

In Gombe State, detectives arrested a suspect over the alleged fatal assault of a 30-year-old man following a dispute.

The suspect is in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend an accomplice who fled.

In Jigawa State, a suspect was arrested over the alleged fatal stabbing of a woman. The knife suspected to have been used in the attack was recovered as an exhibit, while the suspect remains in custody.

Similarly, in Enugu State, police detectives arrested a suspect in connection with an arson attack on a residence at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Senior Staff Quarters.

The police said the corpse involved in the related incident had been preserved for autopsy as investigations continued.

In Lagos State, police operatives recovered a Lexus RX350 abandoned by occupants who allegedly fled after an officer was knocked down and dragged during a stop-and-search operation.

Assorted charms and suspected narcotic drugs were recovered from the vehicle, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects. The case is being investigated by the SCID in Ikeja.

In another operation in Kaduna State, police took custody of three suspected bandits and kidnappers arrested by vigilante members following credible intelligence.

The suspects were handed over to the police for further investigation by the SCID in Kaduna.

In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the police said the cases were being investigated by the relevant State Criminal Investigation Departments.

The Force reiterated its commitment to tackling crime and urged members of the public to provide credible information to support security operations.