…troops arrested two suspected terrorists at Maradun LGA of Zamfara State, recovering firearms, communication equipment and cash, with incriminating images and videos also recovered from a suspect's mobile phone. JOINT TASK FORCE NORTH CENTRAL OPERATION WHIRL STROKE Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE sustained operations…

…appeared before the court on Monday following his arrest by members of the Provincial Firearms and Drugs Unit. The statement noted that the suspect was arrested in Montclair after he was allegedly found in possession of cocaine powder with an estimated street value of R30,000. The statement added, “He was arrested in M…

…to remote hideouts, allowing other gang members to attack victims. Authorities recovered firearms, stolen motorcycles, and other incriminating items during the operation. Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.

…rifles. Preliminary investigation revealed that Umar was allegedly transporting the firearms from Shuwaki village in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State to Bawa Ganga in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The police said the suspect remained in custody, while the recovered firearms had been secured…

…state,” he said. On the alleged weapon used by the gang, Emordi said they did not carry firearms but used a Mercedes-Benz jack to intimidate people who confronted them. He said, “We don’t use gun. We only have a Mercedes-Benz jack, which looks like a gun, to threaten our victims whenever they confronted us while vandal…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Emmanuel Mark, for alleged armed robbery and kidnapping. Mark was also alleged to be a member of a four-man syndicate operating around the Ifite Awka axis of Awka South Local Government Area of the state. According to a press statement issued on Frida…

…shared on Facebook, the men who appeared to be dressed in civilian clothes and carrying firearms were seen attempting to take Tani Olohun away. “These people are kidnappers, but they called themselves police. Their vehicle did not have a plate number “Please help us, they want to carry Tani Olohun away. They want to ar…

Enugu police rescue three kidnap victims, recover two firearms Operatives of the Enugu State Command attached to Anti-Cultism Sub-Unit of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) have rescued three victims of abduction and recovered their Lexus RX350, two locally made firearms, ammunition and other exhibits. According to…

…he noted that police operatives arrested a 50-year-old suspected manufacturer of illegal firearms and recovered six firearms and weapons-manufacturing tools. The police spokesperson said the suspect was arrested on Sunday following credible intelligence. He added that four locally made Dane guns and two single-barrel g…

…Security sources said the investigation would focus on establishing the source of the firearms, the circumstances surrounding their possession and possible links between the suspects and criminal networks operating in the area. The operation is part of ongoing efforts by security forces to disrupt the activities of kid…

…residents at night, pretending to be guests, before locking occupants indoors, producing firearms, forcing money transfers, stealing vehicles and locking victims up. Amotekun recovered the stolen vehicles. “We also recovered a vehicle used in an attack on our team at midnight to facilitate the criminals’ escape. It was…

…when the matter will come up for a report of investigation or possible arraignment. The firearms were allegedly concealed in a container marked TEMU 184536/9, which arrived in Nigeria aboard MV VELIKA on July 8, 2026. The development followed an earlier order by Justice Ogazi, who had remanded two other suspects, Ejiog…

…and commitment to follow-up investigations.” Ojajuni said the recovery of the firearms and arrest of the suspects demonstrated the command’s determination to pursue criminal investigations to a logical conclusion. He urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons, movements and activities to the polic…

…including alleged kidnapping, vandalism, staged kidnapping, unlawful possession of firearms. According to the CP, a 42-year-old man, Oji Okoro was arrested for allegedly s0domizing a 12-year-old boy. "On 13 August 2026, at about 1620hrs, the command received a report of unnatural offense where a 12-year-old male appren…

…security, lives or property. The command warned against reckless driving, shooting firearms or fireworks, brandishing dangerous weapons, destruction of public or private property, violent street processions and provocation of political opponents. "Anyone found taking advantage of the post-election period to commit crim…

…has announced the arrest of nine suspects in separate operations involving illegal firearms, armed robbery and livestock theft across the state. According to a statement signed by the Command's Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the operations were carried out on August 13, 2026, following credible…

…recovered 11 empty casings of 7.62mm Special ammunition from the scene, indicating that firearms were used in the attack. Following the discovery, the bodies of the deceased were evacuated to the mortuary in Kyado, while the incident was formally reported to the police for further investigation. Troops are currently wo…

…escaping into a nearby bush. A search of the abandoned bag led to the recovery of the firearms and caps. The statement read, “The Anambra State Police Command has recorded another significant feat during a routine patrol operation with operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit. During the operation, the team recove…

…in the house and found a gun inside, even though he had been barred from possessing firearms after his recent arrest. His court date had been set for August 21, records show. Sislo apparently had a rocky relationship with his father. Police responded to another domestic incident with his dad in 2024, but no charges wer…

…the arrest of two suspects, Akinlolu and Akintimi, for alleged illegal possession of firearms. Giving a breakdown of the suspects paraded, the commander said nine were arrested for alleged offences relating to breach of law and order, while five were linked to kidnapping. He said the families of some of the victims wer…

…police checkpoints and increased controls on the possession, carrying and use of firearms. by Linda Ikeji at 10/08/2026 3:51 PM | Share this Story

…haul seized at the Tin Can Island Port Command, uncovering 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms alongside a critical assortment of supplementary rifle parts. The development follows the disclosure by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, that Customs had intercepted a container containing concealed crates…

…said that it has arrested 13 suspects for alleged armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearms and vandalization of government property. The Command said that operatives of its Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) intercepted and apprehended a 27-year-old Uchenna Agbneiwu, a native of Nkume in Orlu local government are…

…two AK-47 magazines, 54 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and four locally fabricated firearms after one of the suspects led troops to the group’s armoury. In a separate intelligence-led operation, troops also recovered two General Purpose Machine Guns, 45 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and an improvised explosive devic…

…over the past two weeks. The command said the operations also led to the recovery of 10 firearms of different calibres, 170 counterfeit US dollar notes, 83 packs of hard drugs, 32 stolen mobile phones, two plasma television sets, a stolen Toyota Sienna vehicle and more than 400 rustled cattle. Addressing journalists at…