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Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested four suspected criminals in separate operations in the state for offences of firearm fabrication, armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearms, cultism, and drug trafficking. 

Two firearms and quantities of weeds suspected to be “Loud” were recovered, reflecting the proactive policing strategies of the Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa.

A statement issued by the command’s spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe on Wednesday, disclosed that on May 9, 2025, operatives of the Crack Tactical Squad recovered a Beretta pistol from Ikechukwu Ugwele, alias “Angle 90,” aged 35, following his initial arrest and the recovery of weeds suspected to be a premium variant of marijuana popularly known as “Loud”. 

“He confessed to several criminal activities and led operatives to the firearm’s recovery,” the police said.

Similarly, on May 8, 2025, the statement said police operatives of the command’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad arrested Emmanuel Eze, alias “Camara,” aged 25, and recovered a locally made pistol. 

Ndukwe said: “His arrest followed confessions by Uchenna Nwudi, alias “Asai,” aged 29, and Eze Chiadikobi, aged 32. 

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“Nwudi confessed to being a fabricator of firearms, while Chiadikobi is involved in transformer vandalism. The suspects confessed to being members of the Vikings Confraternity.

“All the suspects will be arraigned upon the conclusion of investigations.

“Recall that CP Giwa, during a press briefing on May 8, 2025, reported the arrest of 291 suspects since assuming office in March. These include the arrest of 42 suspects for armed robbery, 33 for kidnapping, 12 for murder, 6 for unlawful possession of firearms, 5 for rape and defilement, 44 for cultism, and 149 for other crimes. He also reported the rescue of 36 kidnapped victims and the recovery of 44 firearms, 173 rounds of ammunition, and 20 vehicular exhibits”.

The CP reaffirmed the command’s resolve to sustain the fight against unrepentant criminals and urged citizens to remain cooperative and vigilant in ensuring public security and safety.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a hotel manager, Remilekun Ajilola, 41, and one Musa Shaibu, 25, over the kidnapping of a 14-year-old boy in Apapa.

The teenager, identified as Hassan, was kidnapped on May 1 by a group of suspected criminals in the Olodi-Apapa area of the state.

According to the police, the boy’s father had reported the incident that evening after the kidnappings demanded N20,000 ransom.

As soon as the case was reported, operatives were deployed to the agreed point of ransom collection at Total Filling Station, Wema Bridge, Apapa. 

“The team arrested one of the kidnappers namely Musa Shaibu, 25. The team also went to the kidnappers’ criminal hideout at a hotel in Ajegunle area, where the victim was kept. 

“He was rescued unhurt, debriefed and reunited with his family while the manager of the hotel one Remilekun Ajilola, 41, was also arrested and taken into police custody for investigation,” said the Police spokesman, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin.

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He said the command also arrested suspected cultists at Alagbada and Yaba areas of the state on April 27 and 29.

Hundeyin said operatives around 1:30pm on April 27, received a distress call that one Quadri, 25, was attacked by two suspected cultists armed with dangerous weapons at Alagbado. 

He said a team of operatives were mobilised to the scene where the suspects identified as Riliwan Afuape, 26, and Bamidele Ayobami, 29, were arrested and detained, while the victim was rescued with a machete cut on his right hand and rushed to General Hospital, Ile-Epo for treatment.

 “Preliminary enquiry revealed that the victim was attacked as a result of his refusal to join the suspects’ cult group. Meanwhile, investigation is in progress.”

Hundeyin said eight other suspected cultists were arrested at the wee hours of April 29, following credible intelligence about their activities around Sabo in Yaba.

He said those arrested were Ayomide Daniel, 30; Afeez Enitan, 28; Mayor Samson, 28; Olamilekan Adeagbo, 26, alias “skinny”; Quadri Sikiru, 26; Mariam Salihu, 23; Adeyemo Abdulsamad, 24, alias “cloud”, and Basit Ishola, 20.

The police spokesman said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were involved in several cases of cult related killings within Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), Sabo and its environs. 

“Upon searching the suspects, one Berretta pistol with four rounds of live 9mm ammunition, one unexpended cartridge, two battle axes and two cutlasses were recovered from them. The suspects are assisting the police in its investigations,” he said.

The command said three suspects were also arrested for allegedly car theft, adding that the vehicle was recovered from them.

It said the suspects identified as Oluwafemi Oladapo, 28, Idris Mustapha, 28, and Sefianu Usman, 29, allegedly stole a vehicle from where it was parked at Alapere and moved to Okekoto in Agege to sell it on May 1.

“The vehicle owner has been contacted and the vehicle handed over to him after careful verification. Investigation is ongoing to arrest other members of the syndicate,” said the police.

Operatives of the Lagos Police Command have arrested 27 suspects over sundry offences across the state in the last two weeks.

Commissioner of Police (CP) Olohundare Jimoh said the suspects were arrested for allegedly murder, kidnapping, defilement, cultism, armed robbery, vandalism, and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.

Giving details of the arrests at a press conference on Monday, CP Jimoh, who spoke through the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said two firearms, seven ammunition, a vehicle, one tricycle, three battle axes, three cutlasses, charms and other contraband items were recovered within the period.

Among those arrested were a group of men who allegedly gangraped a 15-year-old girl at Amukoko.

The victim, whose name was withheld, was allegedly defiled by eight men after she was allegedly lured to the Yusuf Esan area of Amukoko by one Kalid on April 27.

According to the police, the incident occurred around 8pm and a distress call was placed around 9pm on the same day to report the crime.

Following the report, operatives were mobilised to the scene where three suspects, Awali Alabi, 20, Saliu Anafi,

18 and Basit Nurudeen, 16, were arrested, while the others fled.

The command said the victim was taken to the General Hospital, Suru-Alaba, Amukoko for examination and treatment, adding that those apprehended were assisting the police with useful information towards arresting other fleeing suspects involved.

The police also arrested suspected armed robbers who shot a motorcyclist dead in an attempt to rob him.

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The command said the suspects, Azeez Anafi, 25 alias “stainless” and Damilare Brown, 25, were apprehended by a mob after shooting the cyclist identified as Abubakar dead at Suru Alaba around 7 am on April 28, adding that the mob was about lynching the suspects when the police intervened and rescued them.

“Based on the report, operatives were immediately mobilized to the scene where the suspects namely Azeez Anafi, 25 alias “stainless” and Damilare Brown, 25, were rescued and taken into police custody, while a locally made pistol with one expended cartridge and a suspected stolen tricycle, were recovered at the scene. “Preliminary enquiry revealed that the suspects and their cohorts are still at large, fired at a rider named Abubakar, 35, while they were attempting to dispossess him of his motorcycle at the aforementioned community, and he died on the spot.

“The corpse has been evacuated and deposited at a public morgue for autopsy, the suspects have been properly detained in police custody, and exhibits have been registered accordingly. Efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the group. Investigation is in progress,” said the police.

The police in Bayelsa State have arrested 17 suspected cultists in connection with the alleged killing of two graduates of the state-owned Niger Delta University, Amassoma, following renewed cult attacks in the state.

The suspects were reportedly arrested at the weekend along the Tombia-Ammasoma road.

Among the 17 persons were four suspected cyber fraudsters popularly known as the Yahoo Boys for allegedly sponsoring the killings of the two students.

Senior police sources noted that the arrest of the suspected killer-cultists was made possible by the ‘stop-and-search’ operation mounted on the road by the men of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) headed by one police officer, CSP Bishop Elemide.

It was gathered that upon receiving the police radio alert of the incident which occurred at Gbarantoru area off Ammassoma road, the RRS squad mounted a road block and apprehended the hoodlums when a Suzuki mini-bus was stopped.

A police source stated: “We saw over 13 boys cramped inside the vehicle with blood stains on a few of the suspects. Their machetes were also stained with blood. The police immediately suspected they were the ones who carried out the killing.

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“Upon questioning, the police discovered that they went to the scene of the crime in two mini-buses. One developed fault while escaping, and they decided to abandon it and use a minibus.”

Another police source, however, said the boys were suspected members of the notorious Vikings cult group, asserting that the killing of the two university graduates was sponsored by four Yahoo boys.”

Contacted on the development, the spokesman for the Bayelsa State Police Command, Musa Mohammed, confirmed that some arrests were made by the men of the RRS.

He, however, said that the level of involvement of each suspect was under investigation.

“Yes, some major arrests have been made and the command is investigating,” Mohammed said.

Meanwhile, a report has, however, claimed that the two murdered graduates were members of the Neo Black Movement known as Black Axe Aye, while others claimed they were members of the Bobos cult group.

Already, the members of the Vikings in the Bayelsa Varsity and other secondary and higher Institutions of learning in the state capital have reportedly gone into hiding for fear of reprisals.

Some fun seekers in bars and lounges in Yenagoa, the state capital, claimed to have noticed strange movements as some fearsome looking boys have been vigorously searching for rival cult members to take revenge on.

In the last week, some parts of Yenagoa have witnessed strange sounds of gunshots suspected to be an exchange of gunfire among rival cult groups.

On Sunday morning, two rival cult gangs threw the popular commercial hub, Swali ultra-modern market, into confusion with heavy exchange of gunshots, which led to the killing of one person.

While a police source claimed that some gunshots were from policemen chasing the cult boys driving around town in a covered plate-numbered car, others claimed the shooting was among rival cult groups.

A senior police officer assured that the State Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, and his men were vigorously working around the clock to stem the worrisome trend.

The officer said: “We are working serious to end this nefarious cult clashes and bring those involved to book. We have made many arrests and the State Government have also provided support and warned politicians to steer clear of influencing the police investigation. Those arrested will face the law.”

The Nigeria Police Force has reiterated the importance of obtaining a permit for vehicles with tinted glass.

According to the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, anyone driving a car with tinted, shaded, colored, or darkened glass must secure a valid permit.

The law allows a 14-day window from the date of purchase or importation for the replacement of such glass or obtaining official approval.

The police clarified that this regulation applies to all vehicles, including those with factory-fitted tinted glass.

The authorities emphasised adhering to this rule to avoid legal issues, encouraging drivers to “stay safe, stay stylish, and stay legal”.

The statement reads: “So here’s the gist: If you’re walking or biking under the sun with your tinted shades on—no wahala. Rock that look!

“But if you’re driving a car with tinted, shaded, coloured, or darkened glass, the rules are different.

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“Section 3 of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act says:

“You’ve got just 14 days from the date of purchase or import to replace those glasses—Yes, including “factory fitted “, “unless you’ve got a permit!

“Driving tinted? You need a permit.

“Walking tinted? You’re good.

“Two different vibes. Two different laws.

“Want to stay cool and compliant?

“Apply for your tinted glass permit online at: https://possap.gov.ng

“Stay safe. Stay stylish. Stay legal”.