Troops Arrest Suspected Gang Members and Seize Weapons in Delta State

Troops Arrest Suspected Gang Members and Seize Weapons in Delta State

By Zainab Uzomah Troops of Nigeria’s 63 Brigade under Operation Delta Safe have arrested members of an alleged criminal gang and recovered a cache of weapons during raids in Oshimili North, Delta State. In a statement signed by Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, the Brigade said the operation was launched following credible intelligence on the activities of a suspected cult group operating around Ibusa. Two […]

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Troops Arrest Suspected Suicide Bomber, Seize IED Materials in Borno

By Zainab Uzomah Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected suicide bomber and intercepted materials used in the production of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during separate operations in Borno State, the military said on Tuesday. According to a statement signed by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North East (JTF NE) Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, the suspect, identified as Abubakar Mustapha, was […]

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Police arrest stepfather for sexual assault, stop mob in Bauchi

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have successfully averted mob justice against a 37-year-old man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting his 15-year-old stepdaughter. According to the Command, officers attached to Operation Restore Peace, led by CSP Kim Abert, acted on credible intelligence, intervening in a mob action involving the suspect, Wisdom Benoie. This was disclosed in a press release issued on Monday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, […]

June 2, 2025 22

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Police arrest kidnap kingpin, kill four in Delta

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a notorious kidnap kingpin, Abubakar Usman, also known as Shehu and killed four members of his gang. The police said the suspect was arrested during a fierce gun battle during a sting operation on Thursday. This was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Monday. Recovered arms. Photo: Police Adejobi said Usman was caught […]

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IG cautions against unlawful arrest, prolonged detention

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has warned officers of the Nigeria Police Force against the unlawful and prolonged detention of suspects. The IG stressed that suspects must not be detained beyond legally stipulated periods and warned that any officer found culpable of such violations would face strict disciplinary measures. Egbetokun noted that unlawful detentions erode public trust and confidence in the police force, urging officers to conduct their duties […]

March 24, 2025 53

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Police arrest suspects for theft, criminal conspiracy in Sokoto

The Sokoto State Police Command has apprehended Maishanu Auwal and two others in connection with theft and criminal conspiracy within the state capital. The arrest was disclosed in a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ahmad Rufai, and made available to journalists on Tuesday. According to the statement, the case began on January 17, 2025, when Ladan Muhammad, the Zonal Director of the National Broadcasting Commission in Sokoto, reported […]

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ICYMI: Libya begins mass arrest of Nigerians after CAF verdict

Following the verdict delivered by the Confederation of African Football in response to the complaint lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation over the recent inhumane treatment meted out to the Super Eagles in Libya, members of the Nigerian community have reported mass arrests and fines in the country. The Nigerian football team was held at the Al-Abraq Airport in eastern Libya for over 20 hours upon arrival for the second leg […]

November 4, 2024 22

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Senate plans arrest warrant for NNPCL chiefs, HoCSF

The Senate has announced its decision to issue a warrant of arrest for some agencies for their incessant refusal to honour lawmakers’ summonses. it was gathered that the agencies penned down for invitation by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Priviledges and Public Petitions, led by Senator Neda Imasuen (LP, Edo South), are the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, the Nigerian Diaspora Commissions, and the Union Homes Savings And Loans Plc. […]

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IG orders arrest of cops’ killers during Abuja Shi’ite procession

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday, ordered operatives to track down and arrest the sponsors and killers of the policemen involved in the recent procession by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, commonly known as the Shi’ite. On Sunday, the Police reported that Shi’ite members attacked its personnel during their procession, resulting in the death of two police officers, with three others unconscious in hospital. The Shi’ite group, […]

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