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  • Police nab 23, rescue three in Lagos

    Police nab 23, rescue three in Lagos

    At least 23 suspects have been arrested and over four victims rescued by operatives of the Lagos Police Command as crime prevention and control tactics intensify.

    Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh made this known at a press conference yesterday, noting that  series of successful operations leading to multiple arrests for offences, including armed robbery, kidnapping, murder, child abuse, defilement, and cult-related violence have been executed.

    The suspects arrested in the last two weeks included two Pakistani nationals alleged to be among a syndicate of seven aliens that lured their countryman to Lagos with a fake job offer only to kidnap him.

    The 48-year-old victim, identified as Iftkhar, was allegedly invited by seven Pakistanis who claimed they had a job offer for him as a chef.

    According to Jimoh, the victim was tied up, robbed of his $2,000, three ATM cards, his green card, driver’s licence, and NIN slip before demanding a N50 million ransom from his employer in Kano.

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    “His employer paid N1 million before alerting authorities. Acting on intelligence, police stormed the kidnappers’ hideout, rescued the victim unharmed, and arrested two suspects- Roman Gull, 19, and Aftab Ahmad, 28.  A Toyota Camry (EDO-SGD-AE) was recovered, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects,” said CP Jimoh who was represented by the spokesman for the command, Chief Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin.

    He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring public safety and bringing criminals to justice.

    Giving details of other cases, the police boss said the anti-Kidnapping Unit on March 7 rescued three kidnapped victims from a forest on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki, adding that the victims were held captive but pressure from the tactical team forced the criminals to abandon them less than 24 hours after they were kidnapped.

  • Police seal church over alleged killing of LASU graduate

    Police seal church over alleged killing of LASU graduate

    The Lagos State Police Command has sealed a church over the alleged killing of a 28-year-old graduate of Lagos State University (LASU), Adedamola Ogunbode.

    The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, a Chief Superintendent of Police, confirmed the development at a press conference at the command headquarters in Ikeja yesterday.

    Hundeyin said the church where some people alleged that the missing boy was killed and buried had been sealed to prevent it from being burned.

    “The church was sealed following intelligence reports that some people planned to burn it down out of vengeance and we do not want that to happen.

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    “It is still a suspected crime scene, we still need to go over it, we may need to revisit that scene multiple times for us to gather evidential value.

    “The church has been sealed for now to prevent it from being burned. And we assure the public that updates will be given about the investigation and the progress we have made as soon as we get a new update,” he said.

    The Police image maker said three suspects had been detained.

    “We have three suspects, the pastor and two others in custody, and the case is ongoing at the State Criminal Investigation Department,” he said.

  • Ondo, police differ on reported attack by suspected herdsmen

    Ondo, police differ on reported attack by suspected herdsmen

    Ondo State government and the Police Command have differed on reported attack on four communities in Akure North local government area.

    The State Government dismissed report that four communities in Akure North local government area were attacked with several persons killed.

    It described the report as an absolute falsehood and attempt by sponsors of the fake news to create panic among residents.

    Senior Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Security Matters, Gbenga Atiba, in a statement, advised purveyors “of this hoax to desist from such an act that is capable of creating chaos, disunity and distrust between the people and the government.

    But Regent of Ademekun Community, Princess Adelowo Adekemisola, called on the State Government to protect her people.

    She said her people were killed during an attack last Friday..

    “It is public knowledge that the government of Ondo state, efficiently-led by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, prioritises the security of lives and property of every resident of the state where they live, work and play. 

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    “We, therefore, enjoin our people in the state to continue to go about their lawful businesses without fear, as the state government has created a peaceful and safe ambience for all and sundry. “

    Ondo Police Command, in a statement on Monday night, confirmed attack 

    at Sunday Camp, a settlement along the boundary of Ondo and Edo States, on March 8, 2025.

    It, however, said it never confirmed the killing of 20 farmers in the attack on four communities. 

    According to spokesman, Funmilayo Odunlami, 

    “The Command is aware of the attack on Sunday Camp and the Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, has directed that the ongoing covert operation being carried out across the state to rid the command of bad elements be intensified.

    “The Command urge journalists and media outlets to verify information from official source before publication to prevent misinformation and unnecessary panic in the State.”

  • Police investigating death of former Immigration CG Paradang – FCT Commissioner

    Police investigating death of former Immigration CG Paradang – FCT Commissioner

    …says female companion still on the run

    The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command is still investigating the death of former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), David Shikfu Paradang, who passed away a week ago at Joy House Hotel, Abuja.

    FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Tunji Disu, confirmed to reporters that authorities are leaving no stone unturned in uncovering the circumstances surrounding his death.

    When asked on Monday about the possible arrest of Paradang’s female companion who visited him before his demise, Disu stated, “We are still investigating the matter. The lady has not been arrested. At the appropriate time, the investigation will be made public.”

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    CCTV footage obtained from the hotel contradicted earlier claims that Paradang was abducted by unknown gunmen in Abuja.

    The footage showed that the former NIS boss arrived at the hotel in a black Mercedes Benz and booked a room for ₦22,000. He was later seen requesting hotel staff to escort a female companion to his room.

    Two hours later, the woman left the hotel, but Paradang never emerged, prompting further scrutiny into the incident.

    “No one suspected anything until this morning when one of his friends, a top military officer, traced his location to the hotel.

    “He got there, saw his car parked and said he was looking for the owner of the car. The hotel staff told him the owner was in his room.

    “It was when they eventually opened the door that they saw him sitting on the chair, dead,” said a source.

  • Police nab three cable vandals in Adamawa

    Police nab three cable vandals in Adamawa

    The Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Police has nabbed three men who have confessed to vandalizing and stealing large quantities of electrical cables in Bororo village of Michika Local Government Area.

    The Command said on Monday that earlier on Sunday, March 9, its surveillance team attached to Michika Divisional police headquarters intercepted and arrested the suspects.

    The suspects, namely Emmanuel John, 34 years old; Habila Kwaji, 21 years old; and Mohammed Garba, 28 years old have confessed to their act, according to a statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje.

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    The Command said the suspects were arrested after they took possession of the electrical power cables that were vandalized and stolen along Bororo village. 

    “During preliminary investigation, the three suspects confessed to the crime and are currently in police custody for further investigation and more recovery,” the command stated.

    It added that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, appreciated his officers for getting at and arresting the suspects, and warned against acts of vandalising public infrastructure.

  • Police rescue kidnapped Rev father in Adamawa, NDDC aide in Bayelsa

    Police rescue kidnapped Rev father in Adamawa, NDDC aide in Bayelsa

    The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has rescued kidnapped victims in separate operations in Adamawa and Bayelsa States, reaffirming its commitment to tackling organized crime and ensuring public safety.

    According to a statement on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police executed coordinated rescue efforts that led to the safe return of victims without any ransom payment.

    Adejobi said the police rescued a Special Assistant to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC),  who was kidnapped on March 7, 2025, in Ayakoro Community, Ogbia Local Government Area.

    The statement reads in part: “Acting swiftly, security operatives restricted the movement of the kidnappers, exerting pressure that led to the safe release of Mr. Akari and another unidentified victim. The police confirmed that no ransom was paid in securing their freedom.

    “In another breakthrough, police operatives successfully rescued two Catholic priests, Reverend Fathers Abraham Samman and Matthew David Dusami, who were kidnapped on February 21, 2025, in Adamawa State.

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    “Following intelligence-driven investigations, security operatives arrested one Tahamado Jonathan Demian, 34, a suspected accomplice believed to be a member of the same church as the victims. The operation led to the priests’ safe rescue on March 8, 2025.

    “During the raid, police recovered a locally fabricated assault rifle, ammunition, a mobile handset, and several SIM cards. Authorities are intensifying efforts to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang. The rescued priests are currently receiving medical attention.

    “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commended the officers for their professionalism and bravery in carrying out the successful operations. He assured Nigerians of the Force’s resolve to dismantle criminal networks, rescue kidnapped victims, and bring perpetrators to justice.

    “The police urged citizens to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information to help combat crime and safeguard lives and property”.

  • Police arrest church member over abduction of two Reverend fathers

    Police arrest church member over abduction of two Reverend fathers

    Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested Tahamado Demian, 34, over the abduction of two reverend fathers of his church.

    The police nabbed Demian and took him to the state command headquarters in Yola for allegedly kidnapping the two clerics: Abraham Samman and Matthew Dusami, of Catholic Dioceses Yola and Jalingo.

    The command, in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, a Superintendent of Police, said the search for the suspect started last month.

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    “The command carried out coordinated rescue operations at a particular criminal hideout situated at a remote side of Gwaida Malam village connecting part of Numan and Demsa LGAs,” Nguroje stated.

    He said the operations started  on 21st February 21, until it yielded Damian at the weekend.

    “The suspect was apprehended and taken into custody for discreet investigation,” Nguroje added, saying that one local fabricated assault rifle, a handset and some SIM cards were recovered from the suspect.

    Nguroje stated further that the command had also rescued the two reverend fathers, without any ransom paid.

  • Lagos Police arrest suspect over murder of DJ

    Lagos Police arrest suspect over murder of DJ

    Operatives of the Lagos Police Command have arrested a suspected cult leader, Christian Chukwudi, 35, alias Marshal General over the murder of a Disc Jockey (DJ).

    The deceased, identified as Victor Dickson, 32, was shot by assailants while performing on stage at a hotel in Abule-Ado on Saturday night.

    His assailants, suspected to be members of a cult group, were said to have also used a matchet on Dickson before fleeing the hotel located along Community Road.

    The incident, which occurred around 9pm, was said to have caused commotion at the hotel as guests scampered to safety.

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    It was gathered that police operatives who responded to a distress call, chased the suspects but they fled through FESTAC Town.

    However, Chukwudi was said to have been arrested with the help of FESTAC vigilantes while he was trying to escape.

    According to the police, the suspect, an alleged notorious armed robber and cultist, had terrorised the area for sometime.

    Confirming the suspect’s arrest, police spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, a Chief Superintendent of Police, said a local shot gun with one cartridge was recovered from him.

  • We need logistics to tackle kidnappers in Ondo, says Police Commissioner

    We need logistics to tackle kidnappers in Ondo, says Police Commissioner

    Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, has said that the command was in need of military drones, tracker and other logistics to tackle rising kidnapping cases in the state.

    Kidnappers now operate in Akure North around Oba Ile axis near the Akure Airport area.

    Several persons have been kidnapped in the area including a nine year old child.

    The Ondo Police Commissioner who warned kidnappers to stay off the state, said influx of migrants has worsen insecurity in the state.

    Speaking in Akure, the Ondo State capital, Afolabi said challenges of the command in carrying out their duties included dearth of hi-tec devices including drones, trackers and other devices.

    According to him, “The command needs assistance from government and other stakeholders in the state in terms of provision of patrol vans and repair of grounded patrol vehicles for timely and effective response to distress calls.

    “We can’t use orthodox method to address present security challenges. Most of our vehicles are grounded. We arr refurbishing some through financial assistance of the people. We need Military drone that can go 50km, live tracking devices to get the location where criminals are hiding, Lawful Intersection (LI), fueling of vehicles among others.

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    “Now, kidnapping has gone highly sophisticated and you can confirm it from anybody. We can’t use the same old method, or maybe the approach of the 70s or the 80s or even the 90s to address this present security challenges.

    “In a lot of states where they are having successes and breakthroughs, they have hi-tech machines, drones, Lawful Intersection machine (LI), life tracking but here, we don’t have them.

    “So, most times, what we rely on, whenever there is any incident of kidnapping, you deploy your men into the bush, to comb the bush. That is archaic and you hardly can achieve much success.”

    “There are lot of people migrating, relocating to the Southern part of the country and they are coming in hundreds and thousands, and there is no directive coming from anywhere that this movement should be checked.

    “So, there is no doubt about it that the rate at which people are migrating, relocating into Ondo state is further worsening the prevailing security challenges we have.

    “So, what I had to do was to get a private tracker. And when the guy came, he was deployed along with almost six tactical teams. In the process, at least we had close to 10 confirmed suspected kidnappers that were arrested and they are in our custody presently,” the Commissioner said.

  • Lagos police arrest two over murder, nab suspected armed robber

    Lagos police arrest two over murder, nab suspected armed robber

    Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two men for allegedly causing the death of a 25-year-old man, Emmanuel, following a physical altercation in Victoria Island.

    The suspects, Paul Digha (33) and Sunday Olukoya, reportedly engaged in a fight with Emmanuel around 3:40 p.m. on Saturday at Harbour Point, off Wilmer Road.

    Emmanuel sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Lagos Island General Hospital, where he was declared dead by the attending doctor.

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    Confirming the incident on Sunday evening, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that the cause of the fight remains unknown, saying that homicide detectives had visited both the crime scene and hospital for evidence gathering.

    The suspects are currently in police custody as investigations continue.

    In a separate development, Hundeyin also confirmed the arrest of a suspected armed robber, Shaibu Useni (27), by officers attached to the Ketu Division on Friday afternoon.

    A locally made long revolver, four expended cartridges, and substances suspected to be hard drugs were recovered from him.