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Joint Security Forces Rescue Two Hostages, Kill Suspected Kidnapper in Oyo
A collaborative security operation in Oyo State has successfully rescued two abducted men and neutralized one kidnapper, with efforts ongoing to locate a third missing victim.
Osun Police Apprehend 24 Individuals Over Cultism and Political Unrest
Osun State Police have arrested 24 suspects accused of participating in cult activities and political violence, vowing to maintain order ahead of upcoming elections.
NDLEA intercepts N12.4bn cannabis shipment and dismantles drug trafficking rings
NDLEA officers intercepted nearly 5,000 kilograms of cannabis worth N12.4 billion at Lagos Port and dismantled several drug syndicates, including one targeting unsuspecting passengers at motor parks.
Lagos and Ogun Police Launch Operation Kósàyè, Neutralizing Kidnappers and Saving Victims
A joint police operation between Lagos and Ogun states, known as Operation Kósàyè, has successfully rescued five kidnapping victims, neutralized four suspects, and led to the arrest of 88 other criminal individuals.
NDLEA Discovers and Destroys Massive Meth Factory in Oyo Forest
The NDLEA has dismantled a sophisticated methamphetamine laboratory in Oyo State, arresting a Mexican specialist and four Nigerian cohorts in a major blow to international drug cartels.
NDLEA Dismantles Industrial Meth Lab in Oyo Forest, Five Arrested Including Mexican National
NDLEA officers raided a sophisticated methamphetamine lab in an Oyo State forest, arresting a Mexican specialist and four Nigerian cohorts, marking the second major lab bust in the region in one month.
Lagos Police Chief Reports 243 Arrests and 60 Firearms Seized Over Three Months
Lagos Police Commissioner Tijani Fatai reported the arrest of 243 suspects and the recovery of 60 firearms between March and June 2026, highlighting a decline in major crimes.