Tag: #CrimeWatch
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WHEN THE BADGES GO BAD: EDO POLICE BUST EXTORTION RING
In a twist that sounds like a crime movie script, Edo Police say they’ve arrested officers yes, officers accused of turning checkpoints into cash points, extorting residents in Benin before the long arm of the law finally caught up with them. In a major clean-up operation, the Edo State Police Command has nabbed six serving…
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DRUG RUN BLOCKED! ILORIN PRISON SECURITY SHUTS DOWN SNEAKY SMUGGLING PLOT
It was meant to be a quiet drop-off—but sharp-eyed officers turned it into a quick bust.Security at the Ilorin Custodial Centre came through strong after foiling an attempt to sneak suspected hard drugs into the facility proof that not every “inside job” goes as planned.The drama unfolded during routine screening when a visitor allegedly tried…
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CULT CRACKDOWN: POLICE BUST KINGPINS, SEIZE GUN IN ONDO
A campus clash, a tip-off, and a hidden weapon — Ondo police are tightening the net on cult gangs. The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State has scored a major win against cultism, arresting two suspected kingpins and recovering a firearm in Ondo Town. According to police spokesperson Abayomi Jimoh, the suspects were picked up…
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TRICYCLE THEFT RING BUSTED IN KANO, 8 STOLEN KEEKEES RECOVERED
Hook: A police crackdown in Kano has smashed a tricycle theft syndicate, leading to arrests and recovery of eight stolen vehicles. The Kano State Police Command says officers intercepted a suspect, Abubakar Sidi, riding a stolen tricycle along Airport Road on March 26. According to spokesperson Abdullahi Kiyawa, the suspect couldn’t prove ownership and was…
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POLICE PROBE TEEN’S DEATH AT UI SWIMMING POOL
A tragic discovery at the University of Ibadan has triggered a full police investigation into a suspected murder. Police in Oyo State have launched an investigation after the body of a teenage boy was found in the University of Ibadan swimming pool. Authorities say the victim, believed to be between 14 and 15 years old,…
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DELTA POLICE NAB TEEN CULT SUSPECT, RECOVER GUN IN WARRI
Quick police response foils potential threat as teen suspect confesses to cult links. Police in Delta State have arrested an 18-year-old suspected cultist in Warri, recovering a locally made firearm and live ammunition. According to police spokesman SP Bright Edafe, the suspect was picked up by operatives of the Ekpan Division after acting suspiciously around…
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NAVY CRACKS DOWN: 44,000 LITRES OF ILLEGAL FUEL SEIZED, 8 ARRESTED IN RIVERS
Major anti-oil theft operation hits illegal refiners as Navy tightens grip on maritime crime. The Nigerian Navy has intercepted about 44,000 litres of suspected illegally refined petroleum products and arrested eight suspects in Rivers State during a targeted operation. According to Commodore Abiodun Folorunsho, the raid—carried out under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by NNS PATHFINDER—took place…
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POLICE NET 3, SEIZE GUN & AMMO IN ENUGU CRACKDOWN
A routine patrol turns major—police intercept suspects, recover weapon and ammunition in coordinated operations. The Enugu State Police Command has detained three suspects and recovered a firearm, ammunition, and a tricycle during coordinated crime-fighting operations. According to police spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe, operatives first intercepted an unregistered tricycle along Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway, where a locally…
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POLICE BUST HUMAN TRAFFICKING RING, RESCUE 7 VICTIMS IN AKWA IBOM
Swift police operation along Ikot Ekpene–Aba Road exposes cross-border trafficking network. The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State has rescued seven victims and arrested four suspects linked to a human trafficking syndicate operating in the state. Police spokesperson Timfon John said the breakthrough followed credible intelligence, prompting officers to launch a stop-and-search operation along…
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NDLEA NABS SUSPECT WITH 1,499 BOTTLES OF CODEINE IN KANO
Intelligence-led raid uncovers massive codeine stash as anti-drug war intensifies in Kano. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested a 45-year-old man, Ashiru Bala, for allegedly possessing 1,499 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup. According to the agency’s spokesperson, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, the suspect was picked up at his residence in Lambu,…
