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The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspects for conspiracy, threat to life and arson.      The spokesperson of the command, SP Moses Joel Yamu, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, October 11, 2024, said the suspects sent text messages to one Evelyn Akpan, threatening to burn down her house and kill her entire family if …

The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested 22 suspects in connection with various crimes including criminal conspiracy, mischief, theft, vandalism and receiving of stolen properties.    The State Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad Musa, paraded the suspects at the command headquarters on Friday, October 11, 2024.    According to Musa, the suspects included two persons who vandalized and stole cables …

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a fleeing suspect in connection with the gruesome m8rder of a popular Akure-based caterer, Mrs Debbie Adeniyi Iyabode.     LIB reported that the 54-year-old businesswoman was k!lled in her house on Oda Road, Akure on July 25, 2024, five days after celebrating her birthday.     The spokesperson of the command, Funmi …

Troops from the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) in Taraba State have arrested three suspected bandits and a logistics supplier linked to terrorists within and outside the state.   Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Captain Olubodunde Oni, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday said the arrest followed …

The Ogun State Police Command have arrested two brothers, Femi Fagbohun and Kayode Fagbohun, for kidnapping, robbing, and r@ping a 17-year-old girl, Ajiboye Aminat, a resident of Abeokuta.      The victim stated that on June 3, 2024, she had booked an online ride in a Toyota Camry with registration number EKP 352 AE, driven by Femi, from Lekki in …

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Usman Mohammed Iyal, for r@ping and throwing a 16-year-old girl into a well in Katsina Local Government Area of the state.   The spokesperson of the command, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, paraded Usman alongside other suspected criminals on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. said he was nabbed on 17 September in the …

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a notorious cultist, Sowunmi Rahmon, 25, in Abeokuta.    The spokesperson of the command, SP Omolola Odutola, who disclosed this via her X handle on Tuesday, October 9, said the suspect has been terrorizing Ijemo Agbadu Abeokuta and its environs.    “8th Oct, 2024. One Sowunmi Rahmon aged 25, a notorious cultist terrorizing …

Lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju has confirmed the arrest of singer, Speed Darlington.    In a post shared on his X handle, Deji mentioned that efforts are being made to secure the singer’s release.   He stressed that no one should be arrested by the police for expressing their views. As of now, no one knows who certainly facilitated Darlington’s …

Miami Beach city officials are reportedly planning to str!p Diddy of his key to the city after authorities in New York City arrested him on charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering, last month. According to TMZ, sources with direct knowledge of the situation say the move is in the final stage of negotiations. The day that it will occur, …

The Ogun state police command has confirmed the arrest of a 33-year-old man,  Olayemi Shedrack who had been on its wanted list, for the alleged r@pe of some female students of the state-owned Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun after robbing them of valuables.   In a statement released, the spokesperson of the command, Omolola Odutola, revealed that the suspect …