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Police officers conducting an operation in Ogun State.

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Three Students Arrested in Ogun for Suspected Cult Initiation

Police in Ogun State have detained three secondary school students linked to a suspected cult initiation event.

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Three Men Sentenced to Death for Kidnapping Catholic Priests in Adamawa

An Adamawa State High Court has handed down death sentences to three men for kidnapping two Catholic priests in 2025.

Police officers investigating a crime scene

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Six Arrested in Borno for Phone Theft and Bank Fraud

Police in Borno State have arrested six suspects linked to the theft of a mobile phone and the unauthorized withdrawal of N5.65 million from the owner’s bank account.

Five suspects being escorted to court for kidnapping charges.

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Five Suspects Plead Not Guilty in Imo State Kidnapping Case

Five individuals accused of kidnapping 20 youth corps members and others in Imo State have denied the charges.

Police officers conducting an operation in Ajah, Lagos.

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Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists and Seize Homemade Gun in Ajah

Two men suspected of cult activities were arrested in Ajah, Lagos, along with a homemade gun.

Police officers conducting an investigation

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Jigawa Police Arrest Six Suspected Robbers, Recover Stolen Phones and Cash

Police in Jigawa State have arrested six suspects linked to a robbery and recovered stolen items.

Police officers conducting a rescue operation

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Police Rescue Eight Kidnapped Victims in Benue, Two Suspects Arrested

The Benue State Police successfully rescued eight people kidnapped earlier this month and arrested two suspects.

Police officers in Bauchi responding to a violent incident.

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17 Arrested in Bauchi for Violent Attack Linked to Witchcraft Allegations

Police in Bauchi have arrested 17 men after a violent attack in Gobirawa Village tied to witchcraft claims.

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Eight Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Public Disturbance in Bauchi

A Bauchi court has sentenced eight individuals to eight years in prison for thuggery and public disturbance.

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Former Police Officer Sentenced to 12 Years for Rape and Abuse of Two Women

Campbell Petrie was convicted of multiple charges, including four counts of rape, over 17 years.

Police vehicle during a drug bust operation

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Kogi Police Seize 400 Wraps of Suspected Indian Hemp Worth ₦3.2 Million

A suspect was arrested in Kogi State after police found a large quantity of suspected drugs in his vehicle.

Underground tunnels discovered at a suspected drug hideout in Delta State

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Authorities Discover Underground Tunnels at Drug Hideout in Delta State

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps finds tunnels at a suspected drug site in Asaba, Delta.

Kano State Police Command recovering stolen vehicles

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Kano Police Arrest Four Suspects and Recover Three Stolen Vehicles

Four suspects were arrested in Kano State, and three stolen vehicles were recovered in recent police operations.

Map of Niger State with images of suspects involved in the crimes.

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Four Suspects Arrested in Niger State for Farmer’s Murder and Cable Vandalism

Police in Niger State have arrested four suspects linked to the murder of a farmer and cable theft.

Police officers conducting an operation in Plateau State

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Police in Plateau Arrest Two Suspects and Seize Three Firearms

Two men have been arrested in Plateau State for possessing illegal firearms as police ramp up efforts to enhance community safety.

Gavel and scales of justice symbolizing legal proceedings.

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Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Money Laundering in Nigeria

Onatayo Pelumi received an eight-year prison sentence for laundering over N132 million.

Police at the scene of a tragic shooting in Pennsylvania.

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Tragic Shooting in Pennsylvania Claims Lives of Eight, Including Children

A man shot and killed seven relatives and a family friend before taking his own life in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Police officers displaying recovered items related to the kidnapping plot.

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Police Stop Kidnap Plot Against Abuja Prophetess, Four Arrested

The Nigeria Police have arrested four suspects linked to a kidnapping plan targeting a prophetess in Abuja.

Susana De Villiers in court for sentencing

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Great-Grandmother Sentenced to 20 Years for Killing Three Young Relatives in South Africa

Susana De Villiers, 71, received a 20-year prison sentence for the deaths of her three great-grandchildren.