…intelligence officer, Abacha’s five-and-a-half-year rule was characterised by arbitrary arrests, torture and extrajudicial killings. “Abacha’s five-and-a-half-year rule was a period of extreme authoritarianism and brutal repression. His regime was widely condemned for widespread human rights abuses, including arbitrary…

NAFDAC arrests two over counterfeit alcohol production in Lagos The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested two suspected counterfeiters following the discovery and dismantling of two illegal alcoholic beverage production operations in the Mushin area in Lagos State The suspec…

…in exchange for money at any point in the process.Security agencies activated to make arrestsThe Army said those responsible for producing and spreading the fake advertisement have been put on notice. Security agencies have been deployed to identify, arrest, and prosecute everyone involved in creating, sharing, or usin…

…any possible links to terrorist or transnational criminal networks. The successful arrests further demonstrate the effectiveness of Operation HADIN KAI's intelligence-driven operations and the vigilance of troops in denying terrorists and their collaborators freedom of action. "The operation also highlights the Theatre…

…a security operation targeting alleged illegal mining activities in Nasarawa State. The arrests were made at Amba community in Kokona Local Government Area during a raid led by Nasarawa State Deputy Governor Emmanuel Akabe, who said the operation followed reports that mining activities had continued despite a governmen…

…Red Card, run across 16 African countries between late 2025 and early 2026, led to 651 arrests and uncovered roughly $45 million in losses affecting 1,247 victims. Its message was blunt: African cybercrime is now organised, platform-enabled, and coordinated across borders. Meanwhile, crime itself has industrialised. Ph…

…by federal law enforcement officials in Miami the U.S. Marshals Service said, in arrests British authorities said were related to additional charges of r@pe. They were taken into custody on Saturday, July 18. "We can confirm the arrest of the Tate brothers today in Miami," it stated. "The warrant was sealed so we are u…

…Department (SCID) to launch a discreet investigation, which ultimately led to the three arrests. One of the stolen items, the forklift, has already been recovered from the person who received it and is currently in the custody of the SCID.Bridge vandals also nabbedIn a separate development, the Bayelsa police command c…

…by criminal syndicates. Among the major successes recorded, Folorunsho said, were the arrests of the motor tankers MKPODU, WESTAF and STELIOS K, which were allegedly linked to the theft of more than 900 metric tonnes of suspected stolen crude oil. He added that troops also recovered over 708,000 litres of illegally ref…

DSS rescues abducted Nasarawa varsity Dean, arrests female suspect and accomplice The Department of State Services (DSS) has rescued the abducted Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Professor Samuel Okunsebor, less than 48 hours after he was kidnapped by armed men in Nasarawa…

…within Nigeria’s maritime domain.” The post Navy foils attempted wellhead sabotage, arrests suspect in Bonny appeared first on Vanguard News.

…driving vehicles without registration plates or with concealed number plates. The arrests were made as part of the police command's ongoing Operation Clean Plate aimed at tackling criminal activities across the state The command also disclosed the arrest of a 51-year-old suspect during the enforcement exercise, with a…

…towards the Islamic event in Suffolk, we have moved extremely quickly to make several arrests in various locations across the country," she said.Flanagan acknowledged that the incident could be particularly concerning for members of the Muslim community, adding that police would act decisively against any credible thre…

Anambra Govt arrests woman for performing illegal surgical procedures that led to complications and fatalities, seals facility The Anambra State Government has intensified its campaign against quackery in the health sector with the arrest of a 47-year-old woman, Mrs. Onyinyechi Esther Charles, over allegations of carry…

The Federal Government has arrested two suspected illegal miners during a coordinated enforcement operation that led to the closure of an illegal mining site in Osun State. The suspects, Danladi Isa and Musa Kabiru, both in their twenties, are casual workers. Both are giving useful information that would help investiga…

…The Command’s spokesperson, Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the arrests in a statement made available to journalists. According to the statement, the operation led to the arrest of one Abubakar Ayomide, 25, also known as “Garbazin”, who subsequently led operatives to the group’s hideout, where fou…

…Udeme Edet, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, July 11, 2026 said the latest arrests followed sustained intelligence gathering, detailed investigations, and coordinated tactical operations. The newly arrested suspects are: Chief Morgan Ejaga (43), Chief Moses Anteyi (45), Chief John Ogli (58), Chief Yawuhu…

…legal officers to police formations would support constitutional safeguards relating to arrests, detention, investigations and other policing activities. The judgment is expected to have significant implications for the professionalisation of legal practice within the Nigeria Police Force and the strengthening of insti…

…State,” the statement said. The Army disclosed that the operation resulted in multiple arrests in the state and several other parts of the country, significantly disrupting the syndicate’s command structure and operational capabilities. “These arrests completely disorganised the group, exerted overwhelming pressure on…

…located within the Old Oyo National Park Forest, Oyo State. The military said multiple arrests were made within Oyo State and in other locations across some states in the Country. ''These arrests completely disorganized the group, exerted overwhelming pressure on them and ultimately led the terrorist group to *uncondit…

Kwara NSCDC arrests suspected phone extortionist over repeated threats The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested a 32-year-old suspected phone extortionist, Adetokunbo Adeshina, for allegedly orchestrating a series of phone-based threats and extortion targeted at unsuspecti…

…are arrested. We will not relent until we arrest them all," he said. Asked whether any arrests had been made, the police spokesperson said there had been none, but assured that "the culprits will surely be arrested and brought to book." He urged the public to always report crimes in their communities to appropriate aut…

…Area, Ogbomoso. "The father has been arrested. There is no legal basis for substituted arrests. The young man has promised to show up in court, so why arrest his father?" Residents of the neighbourhood also confirmed the incident. Meanwhile, speaking with BBC Yoruba on Wednesday, Adeyemi's father said armed operatives…

Oyo police arrests two for exhuming suspected human skull from a cemetery The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the unlawful possession of a human skull. The arrest was made following credible intelligence received by the Command regarding the activities of a suspect in possession of…

DSS arrests journalist who covers Sowore's activities for possessing drone without certificate The Department of State Services (DSS) has said journalist Zainab Sodiq, who covers the activities of presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, was arrested for allegedly being in possession of a drone without the required autho…