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…

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…