Suspected bandits have attacked Maraban Rido community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State and abducted two daughters of a widow. The two girls abducted are identified as Deborah Edward, a corps member who completed her National Youth Service…

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested two suspected kidnappers during a routine patrol along the Auchi–Igarra Highway in Edo North, as part of ongoing efforts to curb kidnapping and other violent crimes in the area. The suspects,…

Following a swift and intelligence-driven operation, the Sokoto State Police Command have foiled a cattle rustling operation in Goronyo Local Government Area and recovered firearm, ammunition and stolen livestock. A statement issued by the command on Tuesday explained that the…

The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, says it has arrested no fewer than 19 illegal scavengers within Ibadan metropolis. Commissioner for the Ministry, Ademola Aderinto, disclosed this during an interview held in his office…

The Gombe State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a 37-year-old tenant, Bello Abubakar, in connection with the alleged killing of a 38-year-old woman, Maryam Hassan, in the Kundulun Quarters of Gombe metropolis. Maryam was reportedly found lying…

The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspected armed robbers and the recovery of firearms and ammunition in separate intelligence-driven operations carried out in Ajegunle and Ojo areas of the state. According to a statement released…

At least 17 persons have been confirmed dead following a violent attack on Abande settlement in Mbaikyor Ward, Turan District of Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack which occurred on Tuesday, reportedly threw the village into chaos,…

Families of two victims killed during violent clashes over control of local government areas in Osun State have called for the immediate prosecution of five suspects recently arrested by the police. The victims, Segun Oloyede and Taiwo Oyebamiji, were allegedly…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a Ghanaian landlord, Mr Samuel Frimpong, for allegedly removing the roof of his tenant’s apartment at Chief Chike Street, Mgbuoba, Obio/Akpor LGA. The tenant, Mr. Anozie Tochukwu, reportedly became the target of the…

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted nine family members and five other children in Edo State. The victims included the nursing mother, six children, including a small baby and her two younger sisters. They were reportedly abducted at Eko-Abeku-Iyowa…

A Kano State High Court has reduced the bail conditions for Islamic cleric Ibrahim Abdullahi Isa, who is facing allegations of forging land ownership documents for two properties along Ahmadu Bello Way in Kano. Justice Jamilu Shehu Suleiman reviewed the…

Oyo State Police Command on Wednesday arrested seven suspects in connection with murder, cultism and other criminal activities across the state. A statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, the state capital, said the…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested suspects linked to kidnapping, armed robbery and supplying fuel to bandits during operations in January 2026. The command disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing held at the Police Headquarters on Yandoka…

Operatives of the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested 46 suspected traffickers with 6,439 kilograms of narcotic drugs. DAILY POST reports that the Command also said it secured the conviction of seven suspects…

Four tree cutters who were abducted by suspected bandits have been rescued by the Niger State Police Command after a gunfight in Kankara area of the state.The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Wednesday by security…