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Oyo Police Capture Armed Robbery Suspect After Motorcycle Hijacking
Oyo State police have arrested Shafiu Nuhu for allegedly using a hammer to attack a motorcycle taxi driver and steal his vehicle in Ibadan.
Kidnapping Trial: Victims Identify Accused and Detail Over N63 Million in Ransom Payments
Victims of a notorious kidnapping syndicate in Benin City have identified four suspects in court, detailing how they were forced to pay over N63 million in ransom and had millions in valuables stolen.
Kwara Police Apprehend Two Togolese Citizens for Failed Kidnapping and Extortion Plot
Two Togolese nationals have been arrested in Kwara State after attempting to extort N22 million from a Nigerian man through threats of kidnapping.
Kano Authorities Apprehend Suspect for Tricycle Robbery
Usman Sulaiman was taken into custody by the Kano State Anti-Phone Snatching Force for allegedly robbing a tricycle driver, an act he blamed on drug use.
Ogun Police Rescue Abducted Prince, Neutralize Two Suspected Kidnappers
Ogun State police rescued the abducted Prince of Okun Owa and neutralized two kidnappers following an intelligence-led operation in the Agoro/Imodi area.
Suspected Bandit Leader Caught in Delta Forest Claims Ties to Abuja Benefactor
A suspected bandit leader, Abubakar Usman, was arrested in a Delta State forest and alleged he works for an Abuja-based cattle owner.
Ogun Police Apprehend Two Suspects and Recover Stolen Vehicles and Motorcycles
Ogun State police have arrested two men, Abdulsalam Adam and Israel Salako, in connection with separate armed robberies involving stolen motorcycles and a vehicle.
Edo State Police Apprehend Two Suspects and Recover Stolen Vehicles
Edo State police have arrested two men, Emmanuel Afolayan and Ezikiel Aguele, for the theft of vehicles, including a minibus stolen in 2024, following a routine stop-and-search operation in Benin City.
Amotekun Corps Apprehend Couple Over Burglary at Former Ondo Speaker’s Residence
Amotekun Corps has arrested a husband and wife for burgling the home of former Ondo House of Assembly Speaker, Jumoke Akindele, and recovering stolen valuables before they could be sold in Lagos.
Two Elderly Men Arrested by NDLEA for Trafficking Drugs to Abia Students
NDLEA officers have taken two elderly men into custody for allegedly selling illicit drugs to students at secondary schools in Umuahia, Abia State.