Friday, June 19, 2026

Arrest

June 1, 2026

Police say dozen alleged kidnappers, others arrested in Jigawa

The police command in Jigawa says it has apprehended 13 suspects over alleged kidnapping, robbery, theft, and cattle rustling.

Armed Cops
February 13, 2026

El-Rufai: ADC condemns ‘weaponisation’ of law against opposition

ADC warned that such actions undermined constitutional safeguards and democratic accountability standards.

El-Rufai at the airport
May 21, 2025

NCC vested with powers to arrest, prosecute copyright violators: Official

“Copyright infringement is considered a criminal offence under Nigerian law, punishable by fines and imprisonment,” said the NCC chief.

Pirated books, CDs
July 2, 2024

Lagos: Two dismissed soldiers, four others arrested for robbery, car theft

The police said the two dismissed soldiers belonged to a robbery gang that allegedly specialised in snatching vehicles at gunpoint from motorists in Lagos.

SP Benjamin Hundeyin
June 13, 2024

Kaduna: Police nab four suspected kidnappers, rescue victims

“The team tracked the bandits from Yakasai to Awai village, where they found the victims in a hut, unharmed,” the police spokesman said.

Alleged kidnappers
January 17, 2024

Court orders IGP to pay N100 million to widow over husband’s death in police custody

He said the deceased had a fundamental right to life guaranteed and enforceable under the laws.

Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun (Credit: @policeng)
September 19, 2021

Police arrest officer over death of passenger in Edo

The police said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Police and handcuff
September 22, 2020

Benue: Police arrest 96 for armed robbery, cultism, other crimes

The suspects were arrested between August 24 and September 15, an official said.

Police