…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…

…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…

…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…

…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…

…wanted to draw attention to “extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrests, and police brutality, but also an escalating economic crisis… and declining opportunities for millions of young people and families”. Even without the heavy police presence, it is likely that protests would draw much smalle…

…to the position of presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. No legal basisfor substituted arrests, says Falana Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, who disclosed news of the arrest in a telephone conversation with journalists yesterday, said police operatives stormed the family's residence and arrested Adeyemi's father…

…Command had not issued an official statement confirming or explaining the reported arrests.

…Nnaemeka Mathew Andrew Ekpenyong, on April 20, 2026. "His case is still pending; no arrests have been made, even though the four officers involved are known to the South African Police Service," the statement added. The ministry noted that the killings occurred amid rising xenophobic tensions and increasing attacks on…

…of another Nigerian, Nnaemeka Mathew Andrew Ekpenyong, on April 20, 2026, noting that no arrests had been made despite the identities of the four officers allegedly being known to the South African Police Service. "The second victim, Mr. Musa Yunana Joe, popularly known as Big Joe, was killed in front of his shop on 28…