Nigeria Police Arrests
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Nigerian police have made several arrests across different states. Recent actions include apprehending a woman for alleged baby abduction in Delta State, a suspected drug baron in Akwa Ibom, a man for attempted murder in Gombe, and four robbers in Kwara.
Police arrest two for illegal possession of firearm in Abia
- Police in Abia State, Nigeria, arrested two suspects for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. - The suspects were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation in Aba. - Authorities recovered a locally made pistol, ammunition, and the vehicle used by the suspects.
Man Arrested for Million-Dollar Robbery of Service Station Employee in Bella Vista
- A 28-year-old man was arrested as a suspect in a robbery of a service station employee in Bella Vista. - The victim was carrying a large sum of money to a bank when he was intercepted by three hoode…
Police intercept truckload of suspected Indian hemp in Afienya, arrest two
- Police in Ghana's Tema region intercepted a truck carrying suspected Indian hemp, arresting two individuals. - The truck was tracked from Juapong to Afienya, where it was found to contain 56 maxi sa…
Police arrest three-man gang terrorizing Adamawa communities
- Police in Adamawa State, Nigeria, arrested a three-man gang suspected of terrorizing local communities. - The suspects were apprehended during an operation targeting 'Shilla gangsterism' and are lin…
Police arrest suspect over abduction of three children in Adamawa
- Police in Adamawa State, Nigeria, arrested a suspect in connection with the abduction of three children. - The children were reportedly kidnapped on June 12, 2026, and their abductors demanded ranso…
Police arrest woman over 97-year-old grandmother’s death in Katsina
- Police in Katsina State arrested a 20-year-old woman for allegedly causing the death of her 97-year-old grandmother. - The incident occurred on June 12, 2026, following a domestic dispute and alterc…