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The Kano State Police Command has arrested the wife and two associates of a suspected Chadian terrorist, Ahmad Adam Abba, who is wanted for masterminding the k!lling of 17 people in his country.   The suspects were arrested on the eve of the National Tijjaniyya Maulaud ceremony, held at Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano last week.   Briefing journalists at …

The Ekiti State Police Command have arrested one Ayomide Jinaidu, for allegedly abducting and r3ping a 15-year-old girl.   Spokesperson of the command SP Sunday Abutu, who disclosed this in a statement released in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, said Jinaidu confessed to abducting and s3xually abusing the teenager.   “The operatives of the Ado Central Division arrested …

The Trump administration has set a quota demanding at least 1,800 daily arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), requiring each of the agency’s 25 offices to make a minimum of 75 arrests per day, according to multiple sources. ICE has already conducted over 4,500 arrests since Trump’s return to office, targeting major sanctuary cities such as New York, Denver, …

Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have arrested three suspected cattle rustlers and recovered cows in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State.   Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.   “In a continued effort to sustain peace and security under the ongoing Operation Golden Peace, troops …

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued two children.      Spokesperson of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, said the suspects, Ugochukwu Onyebuchi and Ogechi Nmezi, attempted to sell the children to two women under the pretence of facilitating baby adoptions. …

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have raided identified criminal hideouts and arrested four suspected criminals.      Spokesman of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, who disclosed this in a statement in Port Harcourt on Monday, January 27, 2025, said the suspects were apprehended during a targeted raid on Blessing Street in Kom-Kom, Oyigbo Local Government Area of the …

Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have dismantled 13 illegal refining sites, recovered 300,000 litres of stolen crude oil, and arrested 15 suspected oil thieves in Niger State. Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Port Harcourt said the …

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the abduction and m8rder of a retired Permanent Secretary and former Chairman of the Gombe State Board of Internal Revenue Service, Alhaji Atiku Mu’azu.   Muwas azu was kidnapped and k!lled in Kano State, where he had been residing following his retirement from public service. …

The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 39-year-old suspect, Nnamdi Osita, in connection with the alleged theft of a Toyota Coaster bus.   The bus, with Abuja registration number GWA 488 ZD, which was reportedly stolen over a year ago from Nyanya, FCT, Abuja, was recovered from the suspect.   Spokesperson of the command, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, confirmed the …

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Finish government over the arrest and detention of Simon Ekpa, saying his administration will not tolerate actions and statements that could lead to division among citizens.   President Tinubu expressed his gratitude to the Finland government when he received the Letters of Credence from the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Sanna Selin, at the …