August 20, 2026

Armed robbery

Delta police arrest suspected armed robber/kidnapper, recover pistol concealed in bread

Delta police arrest suspected armed robber/kidnapper, recover pistol concealed in bread

By BARBARA KALU, Asaba November 8, 2025
Delta State Police Command has demonstrated its commitment to proactive policing and intelligence-led operations, following the arrest of a suspected armed robber and kidnapper in possession of a fabricated Beretta pistol ingeniously concealed inside a loaf of bread. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed this in a statement...
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Police nab armed robbery suspect in Minna, recover toy gun, stolen items

Police nab armed robbery suspect in Minna, recover toy gun, stolen items

By MARY RONKE, Minna November 6, 2025
Niger State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 28-year-old man, identified as Usman Isyaku, for alleged involvement in an armed robbery in Minna. A toy gun and a stolen cellphone were reportedly recovered from the suspect. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, revealed this in a statement...
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Police recover snatched vehicle, arrest 4 suspects in Benue Police

Police recover snatched vehicle, arrest 4 suspects in Benue

By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi October 26, 2025
In a clear demonstration of commitment in combating crime through effective intelligence sharing and prompt response, the Benue State Police Command has recovered snatched vehicle and arrested four suspects in connection with the crime in Otukpo, Benue State. A statement by the Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Udeme Edet disclosed...
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Police nab 11 suspected armed robbers along Katsina-Kano highway Nigerian Police Force

Police nab 11 suspected armed robbers along Katsina-Kano highway

By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina October 16, 2025
Police in Katsina State have dismantled a suspected armed robbery gang notorious for targeting motorists along the Sha’iskawa–Charanchi and Katsina–Kankia–Kano highways. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed the development to journalists on Wednesday, revealing that the 11-member group had been operating a coordinated network of roadblocks to...
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Police arrest 4 suspects for one-chance robbery, kidnapping in Abuja Police

Police arrest 4 suspects for one-chance robbery, kidnapping in Abuja

Tom Chiahemen October 12, 2025
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four (4) suspects involved in a one-chance robbery and attempted kidnapping, successfully rescuing two victims in the process. FCT Command, Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday via...
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Kogi police nab armed robber’s girlfriend, seize arms, N2m in hotel raid Kogi police nab armed robber’s girlfriend, seize arms, N2m in hotel raid

Kogi police nab armed robber’s girlfriend, seize arms, N2m in hotel raid

By OJOMA PETER, Lokoja September 4, 2025
In a significant crackdown on crime, the Kogi State Police Command apprehended a 23-year-old woman, Charity Williams, identified as the girlfriend of a suspected armed robber, Christopher Christopher-Kadiri. The arrest, which took place at a hotel in Okene Local Government Area, led to the recovery of a locally made...
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FedPoly Bauchi shut down indefinitely after violent students protest over hostel robbery Violent protest at Federal Polytechnic Bauchi

FedPoly Bauchi shut down indefinitely after violent students protest over hostel robbery

Tom Chiahemen August 13, 2025
By AISHA NANA, Bauchi – Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has been shut down indefinitely following a violent student protest sparked by an alleged midnight robbery at the male hostel on Tuesday. The institution’s management announced the closure in a statement by its Registrar Alhaji Kasimu Salihu, released to journalists in...
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Police eliminate 1, arrest 7 suspects involved in armed robbery, car jacking in Abuja Police

Police eliminate 1, arrest 7 suspects involved in armed robbery, car jacking in Abuja

Offor Callistus May 20, 2025
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismantled a notorious seven-man gang involved in armed robbery and carjacking. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh confirmed in a statement on Tuesday.in Abuja . SP Adeh said the police operatives neutralised one of the suspects, but arrested...
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Police arrest 2 wanted fugitives over human trafficking, armed robbery Police arrest

Police arrest 2 wanted fugitives over human trafficking, armed robbery

Offor Callistus May 7, 2025
Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspected internationally wanted fugitives over human trafficking and armed robbery. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Adejobi said that one of the suspects was a ringleader of a human trafficking syndicate wanted...
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Police detain 157 suspects for armed robbery, thuggery, drug dealing in Kano Police arrest

Police detain 157 suspects for armed robbery, thuggery, drug dealing in Kano

Offor Callistus April 16, 2025
Kano State Police Command has detained 157 suspects alledgly involved in armed robbery, thuggery, theft, and illicit drug dealings between March 17, till date. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed these developments during a press conference on Wednesday in Kano. Among those arrested is...
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Defendants robbed their victims wearing DSS uniform – policeman tells court DSS operatives

Defendants robbed their victims wearing DSS uniform – policeman tells court

Offor Callistus February 19, 2025
A policeman, Insp Nelson Otasowie, on Wednesday told an FCT High Court in Zuba that the four defendants, dressed in uniforms belonging to the Department of State Services’ (DSS) to rob their victims in Abuja. The police charged Michael Obi, Success Momoh, Bitrus Danladi as well as one Solomon...
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Police foil robbery attempt, arrest 3 suspects in Bauchi Police

Police foil robbery attempt, arrest 3 suspects in Bauchi

Offor Callistus February 1, 2025
Bauchi State Police Command has foiled an alleged robbery attempt and arrested three suspects in Bauchi metropolis. Spokesperson of the command, CSP Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday in Bauchi. He said operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID), have apprehended the suspects that allegedly specialised in...
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