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The Police Command in Kaduna State, said its operatives have detained 182 suspects within Kaduna metropolis, recovered a vehicle, one AK-47 rifle, 31 rounds of ammunition and 30 bags of Indian hemp after various raids.

This is contained in statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, issued on Saturday in Kaduna.

Hassan said: “In its  continuous efforts to rid Kaduna State of criminal elements, safeguard lives and properties, the state command has launched an aggressive manhunt and clampdown on criminal hideouts and black spots across the state.”

He said that operations were coordinated by Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the metropolitan areas, particularly Rigasa, Kawo, Tudun wada, Sabon Tasha and other communities in line with the directives of the Commissioner of Police.

According to him, a total number of 183 suspects were detained after the successful raids.

Hassan said, “The crackdown, which is part of ongoing efforts to restore public confidence and enhance internal security, led to the recovery of dangerous weapons and hard drugs.

“As part of this operations, on Friday,  police carried out raids in Rigasa, which resulted in the recovery of  hard drugs and 30 bags as well as about 1,600 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp and other dangerous weapons.

“On the same day, at about 11:45 p.m.,  residents of Rafin Guza discovered a bag abandoned during a police hot pursuit of suspected criminals.

“The bag contained an AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 31 rounds of live ammunition.

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“Investigations are currently underway to trace the culprits and soon they will be apprehended and brought to justice.”

Hassan also disclosed that on Sunday, at 11:00 a.m,,  Kakuri Divisional Police operatives, acting on a tip-off, posed as buyers and arrested Ziya  Abdullah, who was attempting to sell a vehicle suspected to have beeb stolen.

According to him, Abdullahi’s arrest led to the arrest of his accomplice, one Bashir Usman, (aka) Yellow.

 Hassan said that the suspects confessed to robbing a resident using knives and cutlasses while they snatched a Honda Accord car.

“The stolen vehicle was later recovered in Zaria. Efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing gang members.

“Some of the suspects have been charged while others are currently undergoing thorough investigation by the Police.

“The remaining suspects found culpable will be arraigned in court soonest in accordance with the law,” Hassan said.

 He said the Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, had reiterated the command’s unwavering resolve to combat crimes and urged the residents to continue providing timely and useful information to assist the police in their routine and ad hoc operations.

The commissioner assured the residents that the state would continue to be peaceful.

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The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has launched an investigation into a viral video circulating on social media.

The video allegedly shows police officers harassing an individual. This was confirmed in a statement on Friday in Abuja by SP Josephine Adeh, the Police Public Relations Officer.

Adeh said the man in the video, who has not yet been identified, alleged that he was harassed by personnel of the FCT Command.

Preliminary investigations revealed the incident took place on June 4 at approximately 1:00 p.m.

A surveillance team from Kubwa Area Command was on routine patrol around Chikakore Bridge at the time of the event.

According to Adeh, officers noticed a vehicle parked suspiciously for over 20 minutes along the FO1–Chikakore Road.

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She said due to heightened security concerns, the area was under active surveillance at the time.

The PPRO explained that upon approaching the vehicle, officers found two male occupants and proceeded to question them.

One of the men, she said, reacted aggressively, challenged the officers’ presence, and accused them of harassment.

“He also attracted the attention of passers-by, seemingly trying to escalate the situation.

“In light of the video and to ensure transparency, the Commissioner of Police has summoned the officers involved,” Adeh said.

She stated that internal administrative procedures have begun regarding the incident.

“The individuals in the video are urged to come forward and provide official statements to assist the investigation,” she added.

Adeh reaffirmed the command’s commitment to professionalism, accountability, and respectful public engagement.

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The Police Command in Anambra has nabbed two suspects over alleged theft of two related minors at Okpuno-Oba, Idemili-South Local Government Area (LGA) of the State.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga made this known in a statement on Saturday in Awka.

Ikenga said that on June 12, police operatives attached to Ozubulu Division rescued the children between the ages of three and five.

He said that during the operation, the operatives arrested one Daniel Onyedika, male, 19 and Nkechi Onuwa, female, 25, at Okpuno-Oba, Idemili-South LGA.

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According to Ikenga, the operatives swift reaction followed a report by the mother of the victims, that one of her children came and narrated to her how an unknown person had taken away two of his siblings on their way to her shop along Nwafor Junction, Eziora, Ozubulu.

During the interrogation of the suspects, Onyedika admitted to the crime and took the operatives to Oba where he had already handed over the children to Onuwa for the continuation of their criminal plan.

The police spokesman further said that the command has expanded the investigations for the arrest of the other members of the syndicate.

He said that the case would be charged to Court on the conclusion of investigations.

“This achievement showcases the command’s commitment to protecting vulnerable members of the society and tackling crimes against children,” he said.

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The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old cybercrime suspect known as Umar Yau, a.k.a. Snake, following a high-tech manhunt that exposed his online fraud activities and identity theft operations dating back to 2019.

The arrest came after an online businesswoman, Mrs. Fatimah Faiz Ali Bawahab, petitioned the police, alleging persistent impersonation and online scams conducted using her name and photographs. 

The fraudster had reportedly been duping unsuspecting victims through fake Facebook accounts and fraudulent bank details.

In 2022, a man identified as Nafiu Muhd first raised the alarm when he was swindled after transferring money to a First Bank account bearing the name Hansatu Yau.

Following the transaction, he was blocked, prompting suspicion of a notorious scam ring.

Matters worsened in early 2023 when several individuals contacted Mrs. Bawahab, claiming they had been defrauded by a Facebook account using her identity.

Payments were traced back to the same Hansatu Yau bank account, confirming a pattern of coordinated impersonation and fraud.

Detectives from the CP Monitoring Unit, acting on orders from Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, launched a discreet, tech-driven investigation.

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On June 5, 2025, the suspect was apprehended in Bauchi’s Yelwan Makaranta area.

During the arrest, the detectives recovered several items from the suspect, including: “nine (9) ATM cards from various banks, alongside a completed FCMB account opening form that was filled out without the consent of his sister, Maryam Yau, along with her academic documents.

“Two (2) National Identification Number (NIN) plastic cards bearing the suspect’s information.  Three (3) Voter’s cards reflecting the suspect’s details. – Three (3) new SIM cards from different telecommunications providers. One (1) ZTE Universal Mobile 4G MiFi device. and One (1) Infinix Smart 9 smartphone box.”

According to a statement issued by the spokesman of the Command, Ahmed Wakil, during interrogation, Umar reportedly confessed to defrauding approximately 40 victims, including those in the cryptocurrency space.

He admitted to operating multiple fake bank accounts and using aliases to lure victims into bogus online transactions.

Following his arrest, the State Police Command has handed over the case to the Kano State Police Command for further investigation and prosecution.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a formal investigation into a viral video circulating on social media in which a yet-to-be-identified male individual alleges harassment by police officers of the FCT Police Command.

In a statement on Friday in Abuja by the Command’s Spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale was quoted as saying: “Preliminary investigations indicate that the incident occurred on June 4, 2025, at approximately 1:00 PM. A surveillance team from Kubwa Area Command, conducting a routine patrol around the Chikakore Bridge axis – a location under active surveillance due to heightened security concerns – observed a vehicle parked in a suspicious manner for over 20 minutes along FO1 – Chikakore Road.

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“Upon approaching the vehicle, the officers found two male occupants inside. While attempting to question them to ascertain their identity and business there, one of the individuals reacted aggressively, questioning the officers’ presence and accusing them of harassment. He further called the attention of passersby, attempting to escalate public attention to the scene.

“In light of the video’s circulation and in the interest of transparency, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, has summoned the officers involved, and internal administrative procedures are underway while the Command urges the individuals featured in the video to come forward and tender their official statement to aid the investigation and put things in proper perspective.

“The FCT Police remains firmly committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and respectful engagement with the public.

“Members of the public with relevant information are encouraged to contact the Command’s Public Relations Officer directly”.

The Ondo State Police Command on Thursday said it had apprehended no fewer than 46 youths over an alleged cult related clash in Ondo town.

In a statement issued by the police public relations officer in the state, Olayinka Ayanlade, said that the arrest came after the killing of an alleged drug baron in the town, Bode Akinsiku, whose gruesome murder had now been linked to cult war.

Ayanlade explained that intelligence gathering indicated that the late Akinsiku had been using proceeds from his illicit drug trade to finance cult activities, sponsor initiations, and supply arms to cult groups, thereby fueling violence in Ondo town.

According to him, the suspects were arrested during a raid of some areas in the town.

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Ayanlade said nine of the suspects had already been profiled and dragged to the Akure Division of the Magistrate Court in the state,

He noted that they were arraigned on a six counts charge bordering on conspiracy, cultism, murder, illegal possession of firearms, and breach of public peace.

“In response to the evolving threat, the Command has deployed the Anti-Cultism Squad and the Tactical Intelligence Response Squad (TIRS) to support the Area Command and the Divisional Headquarters in intensifying the crackdown on cultism and associated violent crimes across the city and arrest those responsible for his death

“The Commissioner of Police commends residents for their continued support and vigilance and assures the public that all remaining suspects still under investigation will be dealt with in accordance with the law.” Ayanlade added.

He said the police command remained committed to restoring public confidence and safeguarding lives and property in the state, urging the public to report suspicious movements or criminal activity to the security agencies.