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The Niger State Police Command has arrested six suspected cable vandals for stealing street light cables in Minna.     The spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, October 28, 2024, said the suspects were arrested by police officers on routine patrol along the Keteren-Gwari area of Minna, the state capital.   …

A former councillor, Ndubisi Okechhukwu, who represented Emu-Uno in the Kwale Local Government Area of Delta State, has been arrested over alleged kidnap attempt.   The spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe; who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, October 27, 2024, said the councillor was arrested following a credible intelligence received by the Divisional Police …

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a woman, Eunice Asuelie, for allegedly s3x trafficking her 15-year-old daughter.   It was gathered that Asuelie allegedly forced her daughter, Esther (not real name), to a suspected s3x trafficker at a hotel in Udu Local Government Area of the state.    A human rights activist, Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, who confirmed the development to …

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested three notorious kidnappers who have been terrorising travellers and motorists along the Port Harcourt-Owerri highway.  The State Commissioner of Police, CP Mustapha Bala, disclosed this on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 while parading the suspects and others at the command headquarters in Port Harcourt. According to the CP, the suspects are behind …

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspect over the d@ath of an Uber driver, Usman Umaru, in Lagos.     The spokesperson of the command, SP Moses Joel Yamu, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, October 20, 2024, said the suspect, John Ochekwu Abraham and his gang member identified as “Ahua” or “Soldier” snatched the deceased’s …

Protesters marking the fourth anniversary of #EndSARS have been arrested by men of the Lagos state police command.   The protesters had gathered at the Lekki tollgate area for a memorial rally to commemorate the nationwide #EndSARS protests of 2020. While approaching  the tollgate, they were resisted by armed police officers, who warned against rallying at the location. The armed …

Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully apprehended a high-profile terrorist, Alhaji Adamu Bajara, in Plateau State.   The Army in a statement said the suspect, who has been on multiple security watchlists, was arrested when troops raided his residence on October 17, 2024.    “Troops raided the residence of a known terrorist in Ambakka village, located at the Plateau-Nasarawa …

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a notorious phone snatcher in Suleja.      The spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, October 18, 2024, said the suspect, Jamilu Ismail, would approach his victims for help to use their phones to make calls and immediately the devices were given to him, …

In a viral clip circulating on October 17, 2024, Darlington detailed his experience in police custody, alleging that his rights were violated. He said, “The police violated my civil rights and my human rights and denied me the opportunity to talk to my family and my lawyer. The rule says I can only be detained for two days yet I …

Security operatives have arrested a 29-year-old suspected ammunition courier identified as Zayyanu Abdullahi, in Zamfara State.    The suspect was apprehended on October 13, 2024, along the Anka-Bagega road while allegedly transporting ammunition.    The arrest was carried out by troops in collaboration with the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (ZSCPG), following a tip-off from local residents regarding suspicious movements …