…this in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday. Babaseyi said the arrests followed “relentless operational follow-ups and sustained tactical intelligence” by the Anti-Robbery Team after the recovery of the vehicle. He said operatives traced the suspects to their respective hideouts in the Babaode area a…

…included those who suffered loss of life, injuries, assaults, destruction of property, arrests and other forms of violence connected with the election. Olajengbesi said the documentation exercise was being conducted across the state and urged members of the public who were yet to submit details of affected persons to d…

…the operation as a product of international cooperation, noting the near-simultaneous arrests of suspected cartel members in Nigeria and the UK. He commended the agency’s international partners and members of the Special Investigation Team, coordinated by the Director of Operations and General Investigation, for their…

…the case as a proud moment for international cooperation, noting the near-simultaneous arrests of cartel members in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, and commended the Agency's international partners as well as the Special Investigation Team, under the coordination of the Director of Operations and General Investigation,…

…who praised the Mining Marshals for their enforcement efforts. “The rising number of arrests and prosecutions is evidence of Nigeria’s commitment to tackling the illicit trade,” he stated. The visit was part of a broader UNODC mission to strengthen partnerships in Nigeria, engage development partners and review ongoing…

…alleged that the heavy security deployment, coupled with what it described as violence, arrests and intimidation, failed to discourage voters and instead strengthened their determination to participate. It said the result demonstrated that Nigerians could change governments peacefully through the ballot box, adding tha…

…machinery to Osun in a bid to secure victory, citing alleged intimidation, assaults and arrests involving opposition politicians. The PDP spokesman also referenced a controversial statement attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi, his subsequent invitation by the police and release, alleging that the episode reflected…

…they had verified 11 false claims circulating about alleged payment of INEC officials, arrests by police and underage voting as of the time of the report, while claims relating to shooting and disruption of voting were still being verified. The statement is a preliminary account covering the process up to 12 noon and w…

…outside the state to disrupt the 2026 governorship election, with police confirming the arrests took place over the past month.As reported by Channels TV, Samuel Etaifo, the commissioner of police overseeing security for the 2026 Osun election, disclosed the development on Saturday morning, August 15, 2026.Police detai…

…the operation.Osun election: Council calls on army chief to actDescribing the alleged arrests as "shocking and undemocratic," the council called on the Nigerian Army to remain neutral throughout the electoral process."The Imole Campaign Council has called on the Nigerian Army not to allow its noble self to become pawns…

…terrorists and bandits across the country. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, Osifo said the arrests and prosecutions were sending a strong message to criminal elements terrorising communities across the country. “When they are arrested and prosecuted, the bad guys get the clear message,” he said. The TUC chairman also back…

…can confirm this. I just resumed office as the acting controller a month ago, and the arrests were made before I resumed. Meanwhile, we are putting strategy in place to stop the theft.” Similarly, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday that suspected vand…

…he s£xually assaulted 18 men. The assaults typically followed traffic stops or arrests. In one case, Blackwell detained two men after a traffic accident, groping one in the back seat of his police vehicle before taking his other victim to a remote location.Sixteen of his victims were handcuffed at the time. Fifteen wer…

…the statement said. “These are not isolated incidents.” The UK welcomed recent arrests and indictments by Israeli authorities of perpetrators of settler violence but said more needed to be done. “We welcome recent arrests and indictments by Israeli authorities of perpetrators of settler violence. “But perpetrators have…

…NewYork Presbyterian Hospital, where he was listed in critical but stable condition. No arrests have been made and no criminality was immediately suspected, cops said. by Linda Ikeji at 10/08/2026 10:41 PM | Share this Story

Troops of the 82 Division/Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services, have arrested a suspected commander of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and 133 rounds of ammunition from a forest hideout in Enugu State.…

…accused the Oyetola-led APC of intimidating Accord Party members, following reported arrests and raids on the homes of some party leaders and senior government officials. The APC has rejected the allegations and continued to campaign on its promise to reclaim the state after losing it to Adeleke in 2022. Oyetola, who g…

…carried out under the cover of police authority,” he said. According to him, the arrests were designed to keep Accord leaders away from their families, communities and campaign activities during the critical period of the election. “The APC is desperate in Ijesaland. And rather than face the people in a free, fair and…

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested three more persons have suspected to be members of the kidnapping ring that abducted the dean of agriculture, Nasarawa State University, Professor Samuel Avengbe Okunsebor. The university don was rescued by DSS operatives two days after some gunmen kidnapped…

…in the operations and members of the public whose timely information contributed to the arrests. "He further urges residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, movements or activities to the Police. "The Command will continue to work with relevant stakeholders and members of the public to mainta…

…the alleged vandalism of a newly constructed bridge linking Festac Town to Alakija. The arrests followed a joint midnight enforcement operation by officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) task force after authorities uncovered the alleged destruction of critical components of t…

The Anambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency in collaboration with the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, has arrested a mother and her accomplice for selling her baby for ₦2.9 million in Awada, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The mother of the child, identified simply as M…

…and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the arrests followed the discovery of what he described as a “disturbing act of vandalism” beneath the bridge. According to Wahab, investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly removed iron rods, steel reinforcements, cables and o…

…are also analysing CCTV footage in an effort to identify those responsible. No arrests have been made. by Linda Ikeji at 05/08/2026 9:52 PM | Share this Story

…to combating drug-related crimes. The commander said the agency would not only focus on arrests and convictions but would also intensify enforcement of the Proceeds of Crime Recovery and Management Act to confiscate assets acquired through drug trafficking. According to him, drug traffickers derive their strength from…