…surrounding the crime and establishing the roles played by other members of the criminal syndicate. "The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, commends the operatives for their diligence, courage and professionalism, and assures members of the public that the Command will continue to deploy intelligence-l…

…Ungwan Rimi, Kaduna.He said the vehicle was tracked to Kano State, where the suspected criminal syndicate abandoned it and escaped into the bush following a hot chase by police operatives. In another operation, two suspects, Abdullahi Abubakar and Shehu Sani, both from Makera in Kajuru Local Government Area, were arres…

…are being intensified to track down, identify, and arrest other fleeing members of the criminal syndicate for possible prosecution,” Babaseyi said. The state Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the Anti-Robbery Team for its “tenacity, operational efficiency, and commitment to follow-up investigations.” Ojaj…

…track them down and prosecute them. He said investigations into the activities of the criminal syndicate were ongoing and vowed that those involved in planning attacks on residents would face justice. The governor also commended the security agencies for their cooperation and contributions to operations in the state. b…

…operation in the Gariki General Area of Enugu State, following efforts to dismantle a criminal syndicate linked to the abduction of two persons in Udi Local Government Area on August 2, 2026. He said the arrest followed an earlier operation in which troops "neutralised one member of the syndicate and apprehended anothe…

…Mr Akinlabi stated. The NIS said the QNET/IGNITE network is a transnational organised criminal syndicate involved in fraudulent employment and business schemes linked to irregular migration. It urged members of the public to verify all offers of employment, education, business, and migration through appropriate channel…

Suspected k!llers of soldier arrested as troops dismantle criminal syndicate, recover stolen weapons in interstate operation Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested three suspected members of a criminal gang linked to the ambush that k!lled a soldier and injured another, recovering stolen military weapons and additio…

…Yobe and Gombe States. "Further investigation is ongoing to arrest other members of the criminal syndicate and bring them to justice." by Linda Ikeji at 21/07/2026 10:19 AM | Share this Story

…vessels involved in crude oil theft and the destruction of logistics networks used 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…

…arrested suspects, while efforts have been intensified to apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate who remain at large. The successful rescue has been hailed by residents and members of the university community as a major breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping in Nasarawa State, with many commending the…

…are ongoing to recover the ransom already collected and apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate who remain at large. "Commending the professionalism, resilience and dedication of the operatives whose painstaking investigation led to the successful rescue of the child and the arrest of the suspects, the Commis…

…the interception of the PMS products serves as a clear warning to all individuals and criminal syndicates involved in the illegal diversion and smuggling of petroleum products. He vowed that the team would remain intelligence-driven, proactive, and uncompromising in its resolve, warning that it would continue to identi…

…mobile phones, several face masks, as well as two ATM Cards believed to belong to the criminal syndicate or their victims were recovered. "The bodies of the deceased suspects have been deposited at the State Specialist Hospital, Akure, for preservation and other necessary procedures, while the case has been transferred…

…law enforcement agencies, among others. Each institution performs an important role, but criminal syndicates exploit the gaps between them. That fragmented approach must change. The Dominican Republic provides an instructive example of what coordinated action can achieve. After hundreds of methanol-related deaths betwe…

…employed as a security guard. Investigations are ongoing to arrest other members of the criminal syndicate still at large and recover additional stolen property," the statement added.

…Police Force complemented these efforts through intelligence-led policing, dismantling criminal syndicates, arresting kidnappers, terrorists, gunrunners, and other violent offenders, while strengthening border security and community policing. The growing collaboration among the Police, the Armed Forces, the Department…

…of litres of condensate. It is believed that the large volumes recovered suggest that criminal syndicates are not only stealing crude oil from pipelines and facilities but are also operating sophisticated local refining networks capable of processing and distributing petroleum products on a significant scale. What you…