Army arrests two soldiers who acted as bouncers at TikToker Peller's wedding in Lagos The Nigerian Army has arrested two serving soldiers over their alleged involvement in an unauthorised deployment during the wedding ceremony of content creator Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, and fellow TikTok personality Jarvis. Mili…

…statement on Tuesday, the NIS Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, said the arrests followed intelligence gathered on activities of suspected trafficking networks operating in Lagos and Ogun states. According to him, the operation led to the arrest of Ouattra Adama, a Burkinabé national, alongside 11 other…

…issued on Tuesday, 4th August, the NIS Public Relations Officer, AS Akinlabi, said the arrests followed actionable intelligence on trafficking syndicates operating in both states. According to the statement, one Ouattara Adama, a Burkinabe national identified as the alleged leader of the QNET/IGNITE syndicate, was arre…

…and possession of substances suspected to be Indian hemp in Bauchi metropolis. The arrests were carried out by operatives of the Command's Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) during routine patrols on August 3, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS, th…

Imo police command arrests and detains officers caught on camera forcing man into their car boot The Imo State Police Command has arrested four of its officers caught in a viral video forcing a young man into the boot of their vehicle at Human Race Road, Nekede. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, August 2 at a…

…mandates, funding, investigative capacity, and prosecution outcomes require review. Arrests and accusations are not deterrence when weak case preparation, prolonged trials, and selective enforcement turn anti-corruption into spectacle. Appointments must be insulated from partisan capture, funding made predictable, and…

…to apprehend the fleeing suspects,” Adam explained. Accordingly, the PPRO said all the arrests reflect the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and prompt response. “These successes reflect the unwavering commitment of the officers and men of the Command to safeguarding lives and property,” he said, and ur…

…Sulaiman Bala, disclosed this in a statement issued in Calabar on Monday. Bala said no arrests were made during the operation as the suspects fled upon sighting the approaching naval gunboats. He noted that the raid was part of ongoing offensive operations against suspected militant groups operating within the Daysprin…

Edo State rearrests couple over alleged child abuse The Edo State Government says the mother and stepfather of an 11-year-old girl allegedly abused in Benin City have been rearrested and will be prosecuted following renewed investigations into the case.The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia…

Kano Hisbah arrests TikToker for allegedly promoting f0rnication The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a popular TikTok content creator, Namadina Tudunwada, over allegations that the content he posted online encouraged young people to engage in f0rnication. The Deputy Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Board…

…Accord and prominent opposition figures have been “penned down” for systematic, unlawful arrests in the days leading up to the election. “Specifically, we have confirmed information that the following individuals (46 in number) have been marked for arbitrary arrest, harassment, and forcible transfer to Abuja to keep th…

…of Gibraltar, with officials saying smugglers charge as much as £3,500 per person.The arrests come amid an unprecedented migration surge that overwhelmed Ceuta, a Spanish enclave with a population of about 84,000. Residents described chaotic scenes as thousands of migrants occupied public spaces across the city.One bus…

…this in a statement on Saturday, 1 August 2026. According to the statement, the arrests followed months of intelligence-driven pursuit by troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade under Operation UDO KA (OPUK) after the ambush on troops on May 4, 2026, during which the attackers carted away military weapons. Sustained raid op…

NSCDC arrests 36-year-old man over alleged s3xual assault of 14-year-old girl in Kwara The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested a 36-year-old man, AbdulGaniyu AbdulRahman, over alleged s3xual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Ilorin. The spokesperson for the command, Ayoola…

…attacks that reportedly claimed the lives of Africans, particularly Nigerians. “How many arrests has he made in regards to the people that have actually meted this havoc that has unalived some Africans, Nigerians to be specific? Not any tangible thing.” He also criticised Tyla and other South African entertainers for a…

…former exchange visitors and other migrants with pending immigration applications. The arrests reportedly represent a significant expansion of an existing collaboration between the Transportation Security Administration and ICE. Previously, the programme focused mainly on individuals with outstanding deportation orders…

…former exchange visitors and other migrants with pending immigration applications. The arrests reportedly represent a significant expansion of an existing collaboration between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and ICE. Previously, the programme focused mainly on individuals with outstanding deportation…

Kano Hisbah arrests 12 women and seven men at hotel over alleged immoral activities The Kano Hisbah Board has arrested 19 people, comprising 12 women and seven men at a hotel identified as ICU in Nassarawa GRA, Kano, over alleged involvement in immoral activities.Deputy Commander General of the Board, Dr Mujahid Aminud…

…in Jos on Tuesday, July 28, the spokesperson for the command, SP Alfred Alabo, said the arrests followed intelligence received from a Good Samaritan who alerted the police that a young man had been rushed to hospital in critical condition after a brutal assault. The PPRO said the victim later succumbed to injuries sust…

…now involved in the enquiry opened by Carpentras prosecutor's office. There have been no arrests in connection with the case yet. The woman remains in hospital and has not been taken into custody. by Linda Ikeji at 28/07/2026 9:56 PM | Share this Story

…Alfred Alabo, disclosed this while parading the suspects in Jos on Tuesday, saying the arrests followed intelligence received from a Good Samaritan who alerted the police that a young man had been rushed to hospital in critical condition after a brutal assault. According to Alabo, the victim later succumbed to injuries…

Lagos task force arrests 33 suspected criminals, drug peddlers The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit has arrested 33 suspects during a coordinated enforcement operation targeting criminal activities across parts of the state. The raids took place in Ikate Bus Stop, Marwa Bus Stop, Muri O…

Imo police arrests teenager in connection with reckless road driving that resulted in fatal accident The Imo State Police Command has arrested Dike Chibuike Micheal, a 30-year-old male from Umuolowu, Ejemekuru, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, in connection with a fatal road traffic accident. The accident occu…

NDLEA arrests Lagos businessman, others over N10 billion cocaine trafficking; intercepts consignment of tramadol buried in containers of black soap A 55-year-old businessman, Onuigbo Ndubisi Chinedu, who deals in clothing at the popular Balogun market, Lagos Island, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug…

…have finally been brought to justice," said U.S. Attorney Metcalf. "I hope that their arrests, extradition, and prosecution make clear that the DOJ will go after those terrorizing our young people - no matter where the scammers and sextortionists may be. Though this case is now closed, our thoughts will remain with a f…