…who has been lamenting over theft of produce from his farm, finally caught one of the suspects on Sunday. According to him, the suspect, an elderly woman, had allegedly stolen corn, groundnut and yam, claiming she was driven by hunger. He stated that the incident initially angered him but his anger melted away once he…
…the killings and launched a manhunt, calling on the public to help identify the suspectsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Two men, including popular Anambra comedian and media personality Isaac Nwosu, widely known as "Aiza Nwosu," were shot dead in Awka on the night of Sunday, August…
…financial support for the operation that led to the arrests.Niger Mining: Army Hands 18 Suspects, Exhibits to NSCDCMeanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals praised the Nigerian Army for its role in arresting and transferring 18 suspected illegal min…
…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 Shuaibu, all residents of Mangororin Sale Toro. The PPRO further disclosed that another report was received at ab…
…children in Jalingo and attempting to traffic them f to Adamawa.It was gathered that the suspects, who are from one of the states in the South-East, were arrested at a filling station while travelling in a commercial vehicle with the three girls. The women were reportedly taking the girls to Adamawa State when the driv…
…with links extending to Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi States," the statement read. "The suspects arrested are; -Amira Yusuf 23yrs of Kano State -Abdullahi Garba 40yrs of Sokoto State -Ibrahim Mohammed 37yrs of Kano -Maijida Abubakar 26yrs of Kano -Abdullahi Sani 40yrs of Zamfara-Bello Shehu 22yrs of Sokoto State. "Investig…
…who spent part of it on phones, power banks and Wi-Fi devices. The police have paraded suspects linked to an alleged organ-harvesting syndicate. Read Here: https://punchng.com/how-friend-deceived-me-to-sell-my-kidney-bought-phones-with-payment-victim/ 2. Jamb gives candidates final chance to accept, reject old admissio…
…and human-trafficking syndicate operating around Abuja and Nasarawa State. The suspects paraded were Ode, 23; Dr Benjamin Oyime, a 48-year-old nephrologist and consultant to Wellington Hospital; Dr Daniel Otukpa, a 53-year-old nephrologist and Acting Director of Clinical Services at the hospital; and David Idoko, 25. T…
…the suspect, troops swiftly conducted a follow-up operation and apprehended 2 additional suspects connected with the movement of the weapons. “The 3 suspects, along with the recovered weapons, ammunition and other items, are currently undergoing further investigation. “In a separate operation on 28 August 2026, troops…
…Criminal Investigation Department after preliminary investigations. He added that the suspects would subsequently be charged in court after the conclusion of investigations. He condemned the alleged attack, describing jungle justice and other forms of violence as criminal offences. He said recording and uploading viole…
…the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the command under the supervision of CSP Sunday Cirman. The suspects were alleged to have specialised in vandalising mainly Toyota vehicles, particularly Corolla, Sienna and Hilux models, with their preferred targets being vehicles parked by the roadside or those that had broken down. Police…
…'Cool Nigg@' was killed during a firefight along the Jortar–Atume axis in Ukum LGA.Two suspects arrested in Logo LGA reportedly confessed to a planned kidnapping, and troops recovered a pistol, phones, and charms.Troops foil terrorist attack in SokotoMeanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that Troops of Operation FANSAN YAM…
…while Mohammed was attempting to sell it. Further investigation also linked the suspects to the reported k!dnapping of Pastor David Dahni and his driver, Abdullahi Abubakar, for which a ransom of N10.5 million was reportedly paid. by Linda Ikeji at 28/08/2026 2:52 PM | Share this Story
Three suspects arrested as Customs seize gorillas, chimpanzees, albino alligators in Kano wildlife trafficking bust The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted a consignment of illegally traded wildlife and arrested three suspects traffickers. The wildlife was intercepted along the Kano…
…earlier this year at Gusau, with one AK-47 rifle and 20 rounds of ammunition. "The suspects are currently in custody of the DSS for further investigation. Like in similar instances, they will be prosecuted by the Agency," hinted the community leader who hailed the DSS for the operational successes. "I commend the DSS f…
…banditry and kidnapping syndicate were arrested along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway.The suspects, arrested on August 24 following credible intelligence, were identified as Ibrahim Muhammad, 25, alias “Alti”, from Adamawa State; Usman Tukur, 27, alias “Mallam”, from Zamfara State; and Hassan Alhaji Salisu, 23, alias “Tagw…
…investigators and police members involved for working tirelessly to ensure that wanted suspects are brought to justice. by Linda Ikeji at 27/08/2026 3:10 PM | Share this Story
…Epps drove the truck. It wasn't immediately known if the children were related to the suspects. Epps' bond was set at $100,000 on each count, or $400,000 total, documents show. She was ordered to wear a GPS monitor and have no contact with minors, victims, witnesses, or co-defendants. Documents show Epps is set to appe…
…youths in Ogberia Ochoro community in the Mbube area of Ogoja Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Suahnen Lorlumun, 17, and Sekeghshie Silas, 17, were taken to the Okubuchi Police Outpost by the Clan Head of Bunyia Irruan amid concerns that they could be lynched by youths in the area. The Cross River Sta…
…was established in 2002 by then-U.S. President George W. Bush to hold foreign militant suspects following the attacks. If the current schedule holds, Mohammed and his co-defendants will face trial more than two decades after their detention. by Linda Ikeji at 27/08/2026 8:41 AM | Share this Story
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested three suspects for alleged illegal mining of sharp sand at Obiaja River along the Nnobi-Ideani Junction, Uke Road in Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. Speaking during a media briefing late on Wednesday at the State Comma…
…West African organised crime resulted in 58 arrests and the identification of 263 suspects across 22 countries.The international police body confirmed the outcome in a statement on Tuesday, describing Operation Jackal IV as a coordinated response to the growing global reach of West African criminal networks, particular…
…deep cuts on the victim's chest and neck, leading to his d3ath. The police said some suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident, while investigation was ongoing to identify and arrest others involved. Residents have appealed to youths to desist from taking the law into their own hands, warning that gang…
…The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement, a copy of which was made available to The PUNCH on Wednesday. “The suspects, Jamilu Sa’adu, 45, and Nura Abdullahi, 37, were apprehended in the early hours of Tuesday at about 0300hrs while conveying a suspec…
…vendor's store and made away with wigs worth millions are apprehended in Edo (video) Two suspects who are believed to be responsible for a robbery in Benin City, Edo State, have been nabbed by the Edo State Security Corps. The Edo State Security Corps linked the suspects to a robbery at Aimas hair shop located in GRA,…