…also shares his views on death penalty, the place of deterrence in the fight against violent crime and the broader measures required to restore security, order and public confidence in Nigeria. Excerpts Thank you for having us. I have to say that this will be an interesting experience. First, I will like to know why yo…

…by non-state actors involved in terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes. He also disclosed that the centre had received 5,050 illicit, unserviceable, decommissioned and obsolete assorted automatic weapons retrieved from the Nigeria Police Force in June 2026. He added that 399 JOJEF autom…

…in Mangororin Sale Toro, through Shingen Abba area of Bauchi. He said operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, in collaboration with community leaders, responded to the area and arrested three suspects. The suspects were identified as 18-year-old Manauwir Isa, 17-year-old Ayuba Umar Hassan and 18-year-old Umar Sh…

…belongings. "In continuation of its sustained efforts to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes, the Niger State Police Command has burst a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating along Suleja and Kontagora axis, with links extending to Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi States," the statement read. "The suspects arrested…

…within one year as part of a new strategy to tackle substance abuse and its links to violent crime. The Chairman of the Kano State Multi-Joint Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, disclosed this on Saturday while outlining the government’s planned intervention for drug users, convicted o…

…significant breakthrough in the command’s ongoing intelligence-led operations against violent crime. The statement read, “The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Emmanuel Chekwube Mark, for armed robbery and kidnapping. “The suspect was arrested in the early hours of August 27, 2026, follow…

…he said. Nigeria continues to battle insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of violent crime, particularly in the North-East and North-West. Atiku said stronger regional cooperation among West African countries would be critical to addressing the security challenges. Fuel subsidy removal The ADC presidential…

…haven for criminals in Akwa Ibom State. Those involved in kidnapping, murder and other violent crimes will be relentlessly pursued and brought to justice in accordance with the law. "Members of the public are equally encouraged to remain vigilant and continue to provide credible and timely information to the Police and…

…participation remains a critical component in preventing and solving serious and violent crimes. "Once again, our communities have demonstrated that they are an important partner in the fight against crime." "The swift response by the community of Moeka Vuma, together with the assistance of the media and social media u…

…security agencies to protect Nigerians and defeat terrorism, banditry and other forms of violent crime,” HURIWA said. The organisation’s call came against the backdrop of reported attacks in several parts of the country, including the alleged abduction of worshippers during Friday prayers in Dekara village, Niger State…

…left Honduras in 2016, according to her husband, who said she fled because of violent crime in the country.According to an Associated Press tally, she is at least the seventh spouse or parent of an active-duty US military service member to be deported since Trump began his immigration enforcement drive.Sergeant's Milit…

…the command’s commitment to tackling human trafficking, child trading and other forms of violent crime. “The CP further urges residents to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police by providing timely and credible information, assuring them that the Command will sustain intelligence-led policing to ensure the…

…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 the spokeaperson of the command, SP Damiel Ndukwe, th…

…to rely on intelligence-led policing and community partnerships to detect and prevent violent crimes across the state.Three arrested over murder of seven family members Earlier, Legit.ng reported that three suspects have been arrested over the killing of seven members of a single family in Newark, KwaZulu-Natal, in a c…

One chance syndicate apprehended in Ogun Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Ogun State Police Command, have arrested two suspected members of a notorious "one chance" robbery syndicate in Abeokuta. The suspects identified as Bidemi Tijani, 29, and Olajide Rasaq, 42, were picked up on August 15, foll…

…and Detective Sergeant Luckboy Lucas Zuma from the North West Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit, for their diligent investigation and the prosecution for ensuring that the matter was successfully brought to court. He noted that it sends a strong message that violence against children will not be tolerated. "Th…

…of Saturday.” In a separate operation, operatives from the Anti-Robbery Section and Violent Crime Response Unit apprehended 33 suspected electoral mercenaries at Babs Hotel, located behind the State High Court in Ede. Preliminary investigations suggested that these suspects had been brought into Osun State from Ondo St…

…North Local Government Area. The items were recovered by operatives of the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit during a routine patrol along the Isuaniocha Bridge on Thursday. The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to him, the officers had sighted two young…

…by security agencies in parts of Kwara State following a series of kidnappings and other violent crimes recorded in some communities. Reacting to the arrest, the Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Ojo Adekimi, assured residents that the command would sustain its intelligence-led operations against criminal elements…

…and logistical support needed to tackle terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes across the affected regions.

…demonstration of the effectiveness of joint operations in tackling kidnapping and other violent crimes. It also urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing security agencies with timely and credible information on suspicious activities.

…Commissioner, Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers, said gender-based violence and violent crimes remain a serious concern and reiterated SAPS' commitment to thorough investigations to ensure justice is served. The investigation continues under the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation. by Linda Ikeji at 09/08/2026…

…syndicate. "Acting on credible and actionable intelligence, operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, Aba North, apprehended one Nnamdis Lazarus, a 51-year-old male from Mbano in Imo State, currently residing in Uratta Aba, Abia State," the statement read. "The suspect was found harbouring and keeping the followi…

…criminal hideouts and illicit drug trafficking, which authorities believe contribute to violent crimes and insecurity in Plateau State. The sources added that intelligence-led operations against drug trafficking, illegal arms circulation and other criminal activities will continue across the Joint Operations Area to en…

…through fraud, concealment, or other unlawful conduct — including by concealing violent crimes, sexual offences against children, fraudulent identities, and other disqualifying facts. Today's filings represent the largest coordinated denaturalization effort in Department history, but they are only the beginning."Since…