Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Anti-kidnapping Unit

June 5, 2026

Kidnap of Abuja couple foiled, AK-47 rifle recovered in RCCG axis: FCT Police

The police command in Abuja has foiled a kidnap attempt and recovered an AK-47 rifle in the Redeemed Church area of Byazhin, near Paze hills in Abuja.

FCT POLICE
May 16, 2026

Police raid Ogun kidnappers’ hideout, kill two suspects, nab kingpin

Mr Babaseyi said the operatives recovered one AK-47 rifle loaded with 10 rounds of 5.6mm ammunition and one single-barrel gun from the suspects.

Bode Ojajuni
April 29, 2026

Five kidnapped Gateway poly students rescued in Ogun: Police

The police command in Ogun says it has rescued five students of the Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade, whom gunmen kidnapped in the Saapade area.

April 28, 2026

Two suspects nabbed with firearms, charms, drugs in Edo: Police

The police command in Edo says it has arrested two suspected criminals who claimed to be hunters.

Two suspects nabbed with firearms, charms, drugs in Edo
April 14, 2026

Police say alleged kidnappers apprehended, victim freed in Ondo

The police command in Ondo says it has nabbed a suspected kidnapper and rescued the victim in Isua-Akoko, Akoko South-East council area.

Armed cops
April 14, 2026

Seven kidnap victims rescued, 41 alleged criminals arrested in Kaduna, police say

The police command in Kaduna says it has nabbed at least 41 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers between March and April 2026.

Rabiu Muhammad in a press briefing
December 19, 2025

Sokoto: Police warn youths against joining new terror group, ‘Sai Malam’

He said that the activities of the cult group have recently generated fear and concern among residents.

Armed police officers on duty
December 5, 2025

Three suspected bandits’ financiers nabbed in Sokoto, stolen items recovered 

The police spokesperson said operatives arrested one Ruwa Ginyo of Gidan-Madi and two accomplices believed to be key brokers and financiers of a notorious bandits’ group.

Bandits attack
December 2, 2025

Suspects arrested over alleged attack of cops in Rivers

Ms Grace Iringe-Koko said the attack occurred at a filling station in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, on November 12, 2025.

Police officer
February 27, 2025

Court adjourns bail application for detained Ohanaeze youth council president

The magistrate noted that the matter was coming up for the first time for hearing after the suspect was remanded after his arraignment.

Ohanaeze chieftains