Friday, June 26

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Nigerian Arrested in India for Operating High-End Drug Lab

A south district police unit in India has arrested a 36-year-old Nigerian, identified only as Emmanuel, for allegedly operating a factory that was manufacturing high-end psychotropic substances, including MDMA and heroin. PUNCH Metro learnt from a report by the Times…

14 suspected cultists arrested for hijacking corpse in Edo

At least 14 persons suspected of being involved in cult-related activities have been arrested by the Edo State Police Command after hijacking a corpse and attempting to prevent the deceased from being buried. The command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said in…

NDLEA arrests 336, destroys massive cannabis farms in Ondo

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has disclosed that it arrested 336 suspects for offences related to cannabis sativa, popularly known as Indian hemp, in Ondo State in 2025. The agency also said it seized 22,316 kilograms of illicit drugs…

Decomposing body found in apartment, Osun police begin probe

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, identified as Gare, for allegedly killing his friend, Courage, over a dispute linked to internet fraud activities. In a video posted on X by Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, the…

Six family members abducted in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command confirmed on Monday night that suspected Boko Haram militants attacked Gare Village in Pallam District, Madagali Local Government Area, abducting six members of a family.The command indicated that the incident occurred in the early hours…

PoS Operator Killed in Abuja Hit-and-Run Accident

A female Point of Sale operator was killed on Monday after being hit by a commercial bus near the Total filling station in the Berger area of the Federal Capital Territory. According to eyewitnesses, the bus driver, who was operating…

Three persons bag death sentence for rape, kidnapping in Kwara

Justice Funsho Lawal of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Monday sentenced three persons to death for armed robbery and kidnapping offenses. The convicts are Patrick Afedia Adams, Tijani Usman, and Ahmed Muhammad. The offences were committed against…

Soldiers kill two suspected bandits in Benue operation

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke Joint Task Force have neutralised two suspected bandits along the Naka/Makurdi road. Local sources told PUNCH Online on Monday that the suspected bandits were reported to have stormed the highway before locals sent distress calls…

Military neutralises dozens of terrorists, nabs 100 suspects in 1 week

Troops of the Nigerian military have neutralised dozens of terrorists, apprehended no fewer than 100 suspects, and rescued at least 29 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this…

Police Arrest 11 Suspected Kidnappers in Edo State

The Edo State Police Command has arrested 11 suspected kidnappers and rescued six victims in massive operations across the state. The spokesperson for the command, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed this in a statement on Monday. She noted that the arrests were…

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