…while reviewing his administration’s efforts to curb kidnapping, cultism and other violent crimes in Edo State, said insecurity was one of the biggest worries he met on assuming office. Okpebholo said that he raised the state of the roads and the security situation with President Bola Tinubu at their meeting who he sai…

…Makam, accounts circulating within the affected communities attributed a series of violent crimes to the suspect, including kidnapping for ransom, cattle rustling, illegal taxation, unlawful detention, killings and the seizure of residents' properties. Residents alleged that Abam imposed illegal levies on locals, extor…

…"On October 5, 2026, at about 4:30 PM, one Abubakar Ahmed Rufa'i, 'm', reported at the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Katsina, that his 4½-year-old son, Muhammed Abubakar, was kidnapped on September 30, 2026. "The kidnappers contacted him via telephone and initially demanded a five-million-naira ransom, but later…

…to intelligence-led operations and determination to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes in Edo State. It also highlighted the importance of collaboration among security agencies in strengthening operations and achieving sustainable results in the fight against criminality. The Commander, 4 Brigade Nigerian Army,…

…victims," Ntabazalila said. He said the NPA remains committed to holding perpetrators of violent crimes accountable and ensuring justice for society's most vulnerable, particularly children.

…Edo State Special Criminal Court, which was established on July 1, 2026, to fast-track violent crime cases.

…were arrested by police operatives attached to Operation Puff Adder, now known as the Violent Crime Response Unit, headed by CSP Chris Nwaogbo for the 2022 m8rders of Odeinyefa Ogbolosingha (an in-law to Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri), Paramount Ruler Kolibo Francis Amabelimo, and Samuel Oburo in Kalaba community,…

…were arrested in 2022 by operatives of Police Operation Puff Adder, now known as the Violent Crime Response Unit. The operation was led by CSP Chris Nwaogbo. Nwanlia was said to have developed health complications, including hypertension and stroke, while in custody at the Okaka Medium Correctional Centre, Yenagoa. He…

The fight against kidnapping and violent crime in Nigeria has often suffered from one debilitating weakness: the distance between arrest and justice. Suspects are arrested, paraded before television cameras, arraigned in court and then, in too many cases, disappear into years of adjournments and procedural delays. For…

…the victim to be rescued In Ondo State, operatives of the State Intelligence-led Violent Crime Response Unit, acting on credible intelligence, arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate in Akure. The suspects allegedly confessed to beingmembers of a four-man syndicate operating in Akure and its enviro…

…of Delta State Police Command have recorded some breakthroughs in the fight against violent crime, with the rescue of a kidnapped victim and the arrest of five suspects in separate operations involving kidnapping and cult-related murder. ‎ ‎One fabricated Beretta pistol, one magazine and two rounds of live ammuniti…

…and other exhibits recovered. The suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the command in Akure, the state capital, while acting on intelligence received. Disclosing the development in a statement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Abayomi Jimoh, i…

…to criminal activities. “These measures send a strong message that kidnapping and other violent crimes will not be tolerated. “I urge the Governor to intensify these efforts and take the fight to the criminals by strengthening preventive measures across the State. “In particular, the state should fully utilise communit…

…recurring experience had raised concerns in his client’s mind about whether victims of violent crimes would receive adequate protection under the law. The lawyer urged the Attorney-General to urgently revisit the April 16 petition, review the February 24 legal advice and determine whether the charges adequately reflect…

…with communities and other security agencies to tackle kidnapping, banditry, violent crime, terrorism and other threats to public safety. It also reaffirmed its commitment to protecting citizens and maintaining law and order under the strategic leadership of IGP Disu. The post Insecurity: Police arrest 262 suspects, re…

…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…