Tag: #CrimePrevention
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FOREST GUARDS BUST KIDNAP GANG, FREE 3 FARMERS IN KOGI
Swift action, gun recovered, victims safe — forest operatives tighten the noose on kidnappers along Abuja–Lokoja road. Forest security operatives in Kogi have foiled a kidnap attempt along the Abuja–Lokoja expressway, rescuing three abducted farmers and recovering an AK-47 rifle with 22 rounds of ammunition. The Nigeria Forest Security Services (NFSS) said the rescue followed…
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NAPTIP SAVES 147 TRAFFICKING VICTIMS, JAILS NIGERIEN IN JIGAWA
Behind the numbers are lives rescued, families reunited—and a major trafficking route disrupted. The Jigawa State Command of NAPTIP rescued 147 victims of human trafficking in 2025, reunited them with their families, and secured the conviction of a 30-year-old Nigerien trafficker. NAPTIP Commander Abdulkadir Turajo said the victims received counselling before being reintegrated, while the…
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STOP-AND-SEARCH SCORES BIG IN ONDO
A routine police check turns into a major bust as suspected kidnappers are taken off the streets. Police in Ondo State have arrested three suspected kidnappers and recovered weapons during a stop-and-search operation along Ilara Road, Ifedore LGA. The suspects—Umar, Muhammadu and Saibu—were intercepted by the Rapid Response Team at Ibule Junction. A search turned…
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NIGER POLICE ARREST ARMED ROBBER, RECOVER TOY GUN AND STOLEN ITEMS IN MINNA
The Niger State Police Command has arrested 28-year-old Usman Isyaku in connection with an armed robbery that took place on October 24 in Rijau, near Minna. Spokesman SP Wasiu Abiodun disclosed that Isyaku and accomplices, who are still at large, robbed a residence of an Infinix phone, motorcycle, shop keys, and money. During a search…
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LAGOS POLICE ARREST SERIAL OFFENDER TAXI DRIVER ACCUSED OF RAPE, ASSAULT, AND ARMED ROBBERY
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a taxi driver, Adedayo Ben Adegbola, accused of multiple heinous crimes including rape, defilement, assault, indecent assault, and armed robbery against female passengers. Police spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi confirmed the arrest on Saturday, following a discreet and thorough investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti. The…
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AKWA IBOM POLICE BUST ILLEGAL FIREARMS FACTORY, ARREST TWO SUSPECTED GUNSMITHS
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has taken a major step in curbing crime by dismantling an illegal firearms fabrication factory in Itam Village, Itu Local Government Area. Police operatives, acting on credible intelligence, raided the facility on October 24, arresting two suspects: 39-year-old Aniekan Aniedi and 35-year-old Ubong Udofia, believed to be his accomplice.…
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NSCDC AND POLICE IN FCT RENEW COMMITMENT TO JOINT SECURITY OPERATIONS
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Nigeria Police Force, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commands, are doubling down on their commitment to joint efforts to maintain peace and combat crime in Abuja. This was emphasized during a courtesy visit by the newly deployed FCT Commissioner of Police, Dantawaye Miller, to NSCDC FCT Commandant…
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LAGOS RRS NAB 75 STOLEN PHONES AND 5 LAPTOPS ABANDONED BY FLEEING SUSPECTS
The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos Police recently recovered a huge haul of stolen devices 75 mobile phones including 32 iPhones and five laptops abandoned by two suspects who took off during a patrol near Allen Roundabout, Ikeja. Police spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi said the suspects dropped the large “Ghana Must Go” bags when…
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KWARA POLICE CRACK DOWN HARD: 16 SUSPECTS NABBED, 50 AK-47 ROUNDS RECOVERED
Kwara State Police are making waves in their fight against crime! In a recent offensive, they arrested 16 suspects involved in kidnapping, armed robbery, homicide, child abuse, and drug trafficking, while seizing 50 live rounds of ammunition. Police Commissioner Adekimi Ojo highlighted the success came from solid intelligence and strong teamwork with other security forces.…
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KWARA POLICE CRACKDOWN: 16 SUSPECTS ARRESTED, 50 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION SEIZED
Kwara State Police are cracking down hard! In a fresh offensive, they arrested 16 suspects linked to kidnapping, armed robbery, homicide, child abuse, and drug trafficking, while recovering 50 live AK-47 rounds. Police Commissioner Adekimi Ojo says their success stems from sharp intelligence and teamwork with other agencies, but he’s deeply worried about the rising…
