…civil society organisations and the media. According to him, the agency recorded 29,262 arrests over the past 18 months, leading to the seizure of 5,305,484.88 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs valued at more than N1.5 trillion and the conviction of 5,225 offenders. Marwa also highlighted the agency’s prevention effo…
…of Representatives Committee on Navy, Yusuf Gagdi, has called for the elimination of arrested band!ts and terror!sts. Gagdi made the call during plenary today, July 8, as the lower chamber moved a motion calling on the Federal government to scrap the rehabilitation and reintegration programme for arrested insurgents an…
Troops, CJTF arrest suspected ISWAP informant accused of identifying kidnap targets in Borno Operatives of the Military Intelligence Brigade (MIB) under Sector 3 of Operation HADIN KAI, working in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWA…
…development engineer Avinash Narne from Tfound dead in October 2025. Police have now arrested Narne and charged him following an extensive investigation that uncovered evidence suggesting he carried out a premeditated killing while maintaining a secret romantic relationship with another woman in India. According to cha…
…stationed there are said to respond to complaints, conduct patrols and temporarily hold arrested suspects before transferring them to the Babura Divisional Police Headquarters, located about 37 kilometres away. Community highlights challenges of rural policing Residents familiar with the community explained that police…
…supply reduction front, the agency has recorded significant successes in drug seizures, arrests, convictions and the dismantling of trafficking networks. Our operational feats in the last 18 months alone speak to this: a total of 29,262 arrests, leading to the seizure of 5,305,484.88 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs…
…that claims that he was in hiding were inconsistent with his public engagements. On the arrest warrant reportedly obtained by the ICPC, Nnaji said the order was merely a procedural step aimed at securing his appearance before the commission and did not represent a conviction or judicial finding that he committed any of…
Police arrest father and two women over alleged k!lling of teacher who disciplined 11-year-old pupil in Kogi The Kogi State Police Command has arrested three suspects after concluding investigation into the alleged k!lling of Mariam Usman, a staff member of Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka, in Olamabor…
…of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced that the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested some bandit leaders returning from Hajj.According to the Minister, they were arrested at Umaru Musa Yar'Adua Airport in Katsina. by Linda Ikeji at 08/07/2026 3:31 PM | Share this Story
…Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) announced the arrest of El-Rufai’s personal physician, Prof. Bello Abubakar. She told reporters that the former governor, who she said is managing high blood pressure and high blood sugar, has been unable to receive proper medical attention. In…
…also accused the military of undermining judicial independence through unlawful arrests, court invasions, the detention of civilians, obstruction of lawyers and journalists, and the trial of civilians before military tribunals. According to the association, these issues have been reinforced by an outdated colonial cour…
16-year-old arrested, several casualties reported following shooting at a school in Germany Multiple people have been wounded after a suspect launched a violent attack at a secondary school in Germany, it is reported. More than 15 patrol cars rushed to the Welfen-Gymnasium in Schongau, Bavaria, at around 12.50pm local…
…crying out for justice,” Abdullahi said. The statement also condemned the reported arrest of Mr Adeyemi Adeniyi’s father, describing it as a clear attempt at intimidation. “This act of intimidation only strengthens the impression that the government is panicking and is desperate to hide the truth rather than uncover it…
Father and son arrested for unlawful possession of four firearms in Bayelsa The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a father and son for unlawful possession of four firearms. The spokesman for the command, DSP Musa Mohammed, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 said the suspects, Tibi Friday…
Parents who allow their children less than 15 years to serve as househelps should be arrested - Wike's media aide, Lere Olayinka In the wake of the recent reports of children being abused by their guardians, media aide to FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, says parents of children who are less than 15 years that give them ou…
…19. Etefia booked his own ticket but was tracked by police, who boarded the train and arrested him two minutes before it due to depart. After Popoola reached the French capital police focused their attention on his girlfriend, who planned to join him. Detectives tracked her journey to Paris and French police followed h…
…happen to anybody''After a robust deliberation, the lawmakers passed a motion for the arrest and prosecution of criminals. Watch the lawmakers speak below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 08/07/2026 12:49 PM | Share this Story
Man arrested for 'trying to kiss a male air steward during a flight A British holidaymaker has been arrested after allegedly trying to kiss an air steward on the neck during a flight to Spain..Police boarded his Ryanair flight from London Stansted shortly after it landed in Majorca and arrested him after a cabin crew m…
Police arrest 45-year-old man for allegedly def!ling his neighbour's 8-year-old daughter in Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Muhammad Makama, for allegedly def!ling his neighbour's 8-year-old daughter at Dorawan Dillalai area of Bauchi metropolis. The spokesperson for the command,…
…into society, and ensure that perpetrators of terrorism and banditry are, instead, arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law. The resolutions followed a motion of urgent national importance on escalating attacks, abductions and killings of serving and retired military personnel, sponsored by the Chairman, Sen…
…medical visit while in the commission's custody. The commission also announced the arrest of his personal physician, Prof Bello Abubakar, for allegedly making false statements. In a statement by its spokesperson and Head of Media and Public Communications, John Odey, the commission said it had facilitated El-Rufai's me…
…into society, and ensure that perpetrators of terrorism and banditry are, instead, arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law. The resolutions followed a motion of urgent national importance on escalating attacks, abductions and killings of serving and retired military personnel, sponsored by the Chairman, Sen…
…the decision led to a confrontation during which his wife was assaulted and the doctor arrested. "Against the hospital’s advice that he would require hospitalisation in view of his failing health, officials of the ICPC insisted on returning him into custody. Protests by his personal physician and his wife led to scuffl…
…against celebrating 7/7 by cultists, and from all indications, it is cult-related. No arrest is made as we speak, but the anti-cultism unit has been drafted to the place." Meanwhile, the Accord and the All Progressives Congress in the state have been trading accusations regarding the incident. Earlier, the spokesperson…
…security agencies to ensure that those responsible for the violence were identified, arrested and prosecuted. During the visit, the deputy governor visited displaced Kamuku victims taking refuge at Tegina Primary School and Fulani victims sheltered at Gimi Primary School. (NAN)