…showed Inaolaji identifying himself and claiming that he facilitated the movement of 146 suspects into Osun from neighboring states to participate in the election. The police indicated that these allegations are under investigation. Ojelabi informed journalists, “He was arrested in Ikire with about 146 suspected mercen…

…governorship electionThe Commissioner of Police overseeing the election confirmed the suspects were linked to Ondo and Ekiti statesGovernor Ademola Adeleke announced plans for an independent inquiry into reported killings and violence tied to the election processPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and o…

…of painstaking intelligence gathering, discreet surveillance and close monitoring of the suspects, culminated in the arrest of the ten suspects at their various hideouts within Iseyin and Saki areas of Oyo State. The command gave the names of the suspects as Adam Ibrahim, 42; Nasiru Kabiru, 22; Tijani Wasiu, 54; Abiola…

The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of nine suspects in separate operations involving illegal firearms, armed robbery and livestock theft across the state. According to a statement signed by the Command's Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the operations were carried out on August…

…herders invaded Efeyi community and killed 15 people. PUNCH Metro reported that the suspects were reported to have stormed the community around 5am, shooting sporadically. Obi prayed for the repose of those killed and urged the government to take stronger measures to protect affected communities. "May the souls of the…

…of Department of Service, Adeola Ajayi, to immediately act on the complaint before the suspects were relocated to another place. “As I am talking to you now, we have intelligence that a large number of political thugs have been mobilised into the Government House. In the last two hours, they have been moving in and out…

…wives in Plateau The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some suspects in connection with an alleged attempt to kidnap the wives of two Anglican Bishops of Jos.Security analyst Zagazola Makama had earlier reported that a clergyman, Air Force and Navy personnel were arrested over the alleged plot. T…

…and inciting disturbance. According to the PPRO, on August 9, 2026, Musa and two other suspects, Rabi'u Tela and Hamza Zango, allegedly dug a pit and buried a copy of the Holy Qur'an, together with semen, white and red kolanuts, underwear, d3ad animals, and other fetish items. The police spokesperson said the act was a…

…in the Ajiro community murder casePIO convener Isaiah Davies Ijele claimed two arrested suspects confessed to being promised N500,000 each and foreign trips as rewardThe group challenged VeryDarkMan to an open debate, alleging the activist had already backed out of one he had previously requestedPAY ATTENTION: Mark Leg…

…the police team. The action prompted the officers to pursue them. Ikenga said the suspects eventually fell from the motorcycle and abandoned it, along with two slippers and a bag, before escaping into a nearby bush. A search of the abandoned bag led to the recovery of the firearms and caps. The statement read, “The Ana…

…The circumstances surrounding Chinaza's disappearance and the allegations against the suspects remain under police investigation. The police have urged members of the public who may have information about the whereabouts of the missing woman or the wanted suspects to contact the SCID, Panti, or the nearest police stati…

…amidst firing. The Police engaged them in a shootout, resulting in the de@th of two suspects.''Two vehicles, a Toyota Highlander vehicle with registration number GS- 1434-18, a Hyundai Tucson vehicle with registration number GS 7915-17 and a blow pistol were recovered. It added that the Nigerian man is in custody assis…

…possession of fake identification cards and uniforms of the corps in Gombe State. The suspects are: Auwal Umar, 26, of Tukulma in Akko Local Government Area; Hamza Usman, 23, of Herwagana, Gombe; and Yakubu Muhammad, 22, also of Herwagana. The suspects were paraded at the NSCDC State Command in Gombe. The State Command…

…on Wednesday that suspected vandals operating along the axis were arrested. He said the suspects were arrested while allegedly vandalising critical infrastructure and had subsequently been charged to court to face the full weight of the law. Babaseyi said the command remained committed to protecting critical infrastruc…

…that Sanni informed the operatives of the ransom collection and mentioned two other suspects — Aminu and Umar. She said, “During interrogation, the suspect voluntarily cooperated with investigators and made useful disclosures concerning his role in the ransom collection process. “He also provided information regarding…

Three arrested for kidnap of Enugu seminarian; ransom recovered Three suspects linked to the abduction of three persons - including a seminarian in Enugu, have been arrested. The kidnapping occurred during morning mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Inoyi, in the Affa community of Udi LGA, Enugu state, on August 2 (rea…

…intercepted in Gusau, Zamfara State, while being transported to Edo State. He said five suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident, while another suspect remained at large. Iya Kaura appealed to the Kebbi State Government to provide suitable facilities within the command's premises to accommodate rescu…

…group. The police command said its operatives remain focused on preventing the fleeing suspects from regrouping and ensuring the safety of residents in communities across the area. The incident has further raised concerns over security along the Kebbi-Zamfara border communities, where residents continue to face threats…

…captives regained their freedom on July 10 following a military operation. Several suspects linked to the attack have been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja, with three convicts already sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to terrorism-related charges, while others, including two Ansaru c…

…in collaboration with some at large," he said. Adeleye also disclosed the arrest of two suspects, Akinlolu and Akintimi, for alleged illegal possession of firearms. Giving a breakdown of the suspects paraded, the commander said nine were arrested for alleged offences relating to breach of law and order, while five were…

…Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, in a statement in Ado-Ekiti, listed the three suspects arrested by operatives of the police Rapid Response Squad on Monday as 39-year-old Timilehin Akinola, 46-year-old Ojo Peter and 35-year-old Ademola Akinware. Abutu stated that the suspects were arrested following credible int…

…from the suspect. Recovered cash. Photo credit: Army Further intelligence from the suspects led troops to Umuchingu Ujenike Forest, where members of the syndicate had allegedly concealed their weapons. The statement said, "During the follow-up operation, troops successfully recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven AK-47 maga…

…man and the injury of his wife at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba, near Weija, Ghana. The suspects, identified as Adams Adder Almeida and his brother, Bala Bilyon, were arrested with assistance from the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) following the incident on August 6, 2026. The victims, identified as 54-year-old M…

…of Benue State. The incident occurred at a public market on Monday August 10, 2026. The suspects, identified as Terwase Aye Abere and Mayange Aondowase, from Igbor village in Gwer East, were arrested by the Benue State Civil Protection Guards, BSCPG. Comrade Mfa Igirgi Jnr, Media Aide to the Special Adviser to the Gove…

…assailants broke into their home. The Kano State Police Command arrested three principal suspects, including a family member for the gruesome m8rder. Governor Yusuf, in a statement issued by his media adviser, Ibrahim Adam, prayed to God to bless the new marriage and reward the couple. "Haruna Bashir suffered an unimag…