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The Niger State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper, Mohammed Rabiu, in Barkin-Sale, Minna, and arrested two other people for the alleged conspiracy to hold an independent person. Rabiu, who came from Lambata in the Gurara Regional Government area, was taken after a direct complaint submitted at the KPakungu Division Police Station. The police investigation revealed that he was …

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects related to the abduction of two Ajasin Adekunle University employees, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). The incident occurred on Monday, August 4, when armed people invaded the residence of the victims along the Supare Akoko in the area of the Southwest Akoko Regional Government, took them away. The source revealed that …

In a sweeping operation aimed at curbing illegal imports and protecting national security, whatever customs command from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 16 containers loaded with smuggled goods worth more than ₦ 10 billion. This is even when five suspects have been arrested in connection with seizures. The announcement was made by the Financial Supervisory of Customs and …

Edo State Command from the Narcotics Law Enforcement Agency (Ndlea) has announced the arrest of 46 suspects and confiscation of 39,983,294 kilograms of various kinds of drugs during the operation in July. The state commander of the state Mitchell ofoyeju revealed this in Benin on Monday while presenting a report on the agency’s monthly performance. He said the operation, guided …

The police operation in Osun has arrested eight suspects for the alleged transfer of the 16 -year -old boy scrotum Dirikane, the regional government of Irewole in the state. Spokesman for the State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, revealed this in a statement on Monday at Osogbo. Ojelabi said: “Three suspects on July 26 went to the Arademi area, IKARE, to …

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a shepherd who brought AK-47 magazine which was laden with six lives, along with six people suspected of being robbery and kidnapping in various parts of the state. Police public relations officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday at the Lafia. He said the operation followed the …

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has arrested 93 people suspected of being involved in internet fraud during the sting operation in Abeokuta, the state of Ogun. According to a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by an EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale, the operation took place at the Green Legacy Hotel, which is located inside the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential …

The National Narcotics Law Enforcement Agency (Ndlea) has captured the founder and general supervisor of the Mercy Church Bracelet, the Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele (aka Abbas Takaiye), due to alleged delivery of illegal drugs to Nigeria. The suspect, who was said to have fled abroad to avoid arrest, was arrested on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at his church located along …

The federal government has increased the alarm on the potential of flooding in 198 regional governments in 30 states and federal capital regions, warning residents to strengthen the possibility of destruction between August 7 and August 21, 2025. The Nigerian Hydrological Service Agency (NIHSA), in a statement on Thursday, said that the warning categorizes the risk of flooding is very …

The Lagos state government has mandated all hospitality operators – including hotels, events, and nightclubs – to secure formal approval from the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) and Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (Lastma) for proper parking and traffic control. This instruction is contained in a joint statement issued by General Manager of Laspa, Adelabu Adebisi, and General Manager Lastma, …