The Anambra State Police Command has raided a secessionist camp in Owerre-Ezukala in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state, recovering several sophisticated arms and ammunition. The command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Thursday, said the…

The Nigeria Police Force says it has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained efforts against kidnapping and violent crimes with the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers. The NPF said this was made possible following a coordinated security operation in…

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested eight suspected kidnappers following a coordinated security operation in Rukubi Community, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The force disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer,…

The Oyo State Police Command has disclosed that it has arrested no fewer than four persons in connection with the abduction of a farmer in the state. The command noted that the suspects were arrested at different times and locations…

The Oyo State Police Command says it has foiled an attempted armed robbery along Saki Road, Iseyin, neutralised one suspect, and arrested two others. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement released on…

A devastating windstorm has wreaked havoc across several local government areas in Niger State, destroying over 1,000 houses and leaving scores of residents displaced. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency made this known in a statement on Thursday by the…

Decomposing remains of a hairstylist, simply identified as Kemisola, were discovered on Thursday in his room at a house located around Jaleyemi Area of Osogbo, Osun State. When The PUNCH arrived at the scene, the remains were being evacuated. A…

At least six people have died and six others were injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated along the Bagega–Anka road in Zamfara State. The blast occurred early on Thursday when a commercial vehicle conveying passengers was travelling along…

The Rivers State Police Command said its operatives have smashed an illegal security outfit tagged ‘Civilian Joint Taskforce’ in Tai Local Government Area of the state, arresting five suspects comprising three females and recovered three locally made pump action rifles.…

Operatives of Special Area Rumudomaya police division attached to the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a man simply identified as Goodnews for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s 16-year-old daughter along Apu Road in Rukpokwu in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected ammunition courier along the Obajana–Lokoja Road in Kogi State after reportedly finding bullets hidden inside a bag of maize. The suspect, identified as Yahaya Umar, was arrested by troops of 12…

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and repatriated a Chinese fugitive, Xu Qing, to the People’s Republic of China over his alleged involvement in a $245 million Ponzi scheme. The operation was carried out through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dislodged a six-man kidnapping syndicate operating in Abuja and neighbouring communities, killing two suspects during a gun duel, arresting one, and recovering firearms in a coordinated operation in the Karshi area. In a…

Yobe State Police Command said its operatives have arrested four suspected drug dealers in Kolere Village, Fune Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim made this known in a statement issued on Thursday…

The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned five suspects before a Special Court sitting in Awka over alleged rape, sexual offences and child abuse. Among the defendants is a middle-aged father accused of engaging in sexual relations with his daughter,…