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Police recover trafficked teenagers in Cross River operations
Nigerian police rescued two teenagers forced into sex work in Ivory Coast and intercepted two others being trafficked, prompting calls for increased vigilance.
Delta Police Apprehend 56-Year-Old for Alleged Drug Dealing in Ukwani
Delta State police have detained 56-year-old Lucky Oyiboka after discovering 21 bags of suspected cannabis during a raid in Owa-Abbi.
Plateau Police Apprehend Teen Suspect for Armed Motorcycle Theft
Plateau State police have arrested 19-year-old Abba Ahmed for the armed robbery and theft of a motorcycle in Jos, following a swift investigation.
NDLEA Apprehends Italy-Based Businessman for Smuggling 98 Cocaine Wraps
A 30-year-old businessman has been arrested at Enugu airport after being caught with 98 wraps of ingested cocaine, part of a series of successful anti-drug operations conducted by the NDLEA across Nigeria.
Six individuals apprehended by Jigawa police for fraud and fake currency
Jigawa police have arrested six suspects involved in separate cases of fraud, including an illegal POS scheme and a currency scam, with the authorities urging citizens to secure their financial data.
Elderly Community Leader Fatally Shot in Edo State
A prominent 85-year-old community secretary, Reuben Owie, was murdered by armed assailants at his residence in Iguosa, Edo State.
Benue Police Apprehend Five Pakistani Nationals and Seize 35 Mobile Phones
Five Pakistani nationals were arrested by Benue State police after 35 mobile phones were seized during intelligence-led operations in Otukpo and Ugbokolo.
Sokoto Police Detain Suspects Following Death of Young Woman
Sokoto police have apprehended several suspects in connection with the gang-rape and death of 27-year-old Fatima Bizo in Wamakko Local Government Area.
Police Neutralize Gang Leader Involved in Murder of Imo Monarch
A suspected gang leader, Ojiogu Elumah Martin, died in a shootout with police as authorities move to resolve the 2026 murder of an Imo traditional ruler.
Akwa Ibom Police Apprehend Ten Suspected Cult Members and Seize Weapons
Akwa Ibom police have arrested ten suspected cultists across two separate operations in Esit Eket, recovering firearms, drugs, and other illicit items.