Tag: Arrest

Police Reject ₦1m Bribe, Arrest Alleged  Car Thieves
April 17, 2025 No Responses

Police Reject ₦1m Bribe, Arrest Alleged  Car Thieves

Police officers of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested two suspected car thieves and rejected one million naira bribe offered to them by the suspects. They also recovered a suspected stolen motor vehicle, a cash sum of ₦1,000,000, three...
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EFCC Operatives Storm Ekpoma, Arrest 47 Suspected Fraudsters 
February 18, 2025 No Responses

EFCC Operatives Storm Ekpoma, Arrest 47 Suspected Fraudsters 

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday, February 15, 2025 arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Ekpoma, Edo State. According to EFCC, the suspects were arr...
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EFCC Arrests Internet Fraudsters In Benin City
January 15, 2025 No Responses

EFCC Arrests Internet Fraudsters In Benin City

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State. According to EFCC, the suspects were arrested based on cre...
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NDLEA Arrests Priest, Intercepts ₦1.1b Codeine
January 13, 2025 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Priest, Intercepts ₦1.1b Codeine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a traditional chief priest of the Igunuko Shrine, Bariu Aliu, in the Alpha Beach area of Ajah, Lagos State.  In a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, explained that Aliu’s&nb...
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NDLEA Arrests Autoparts Dealer 
September 30, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Autoparts Dealer 

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Lagos-based auto parts dealer, Ejiofor Chiwuzie, for attempting to export consignments of heroin and cannabis hidden inside LED rechargeable lamps and the metal legs of sofas.  According to ...
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EFCC Arrests Ishaku Over Alleged N27b Fraud
September 29, 2024 No Responses

EFCC Arrests Ishaku Over Alleged N27b Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained a former Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, for alleged involvement in a N27 billion fraud. The former governor will face trial on 15 counts, including criminal breach of trust,.....
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NLC Reacts To AJaero’s Arrest
September 9, 2024 No Responses

NLC Reacts To AJaero’s Arrest

THE Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has confirmed that the Nigerian government has detained Joe Ajaero, its president.Benson Upah, head of Information and Public Affairs, NLC, in a statement on Monday, September 9, explained that Ajaero was picked up by agents....
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NDLEA Arrests Couple, Recovers N2.1b Drug In Lagos
July 8, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Couple, Recovers N2.1b Drug In Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raided the Lagos base of a high-profile cocaine syndicate where large consignments of the class A drug meant for export and local distribution were recovered. According to the NDLEA, the syndicate is...
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JTF Arrest Vessel, 10 Crew Members
August 30, 2023 No Responses

JTF Arrest Vessel, 10 Crew Members

THE Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), on Tuesday arrested an oil vessel MV Ofuoma and 10 crew members conveying alleged illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers. The Component Commander OPDS, Commodore John Siyanbade, who represented the OPDS...
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NDLEA Arrests 35, Intercepts Heroin
March 13, 2023 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests 35, Intercepts Heroin

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 35 persons over alleged trafficking in various illicit drugs and substances. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday explained that operatives, acting on ...
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Customs Arrest Forged Clearing Documents Syndicate
March 8, 2023 No Responses

Customs Arrest Forged Clearing Documents Syndicate

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone A, has arrested a two-man syndicate that specialises in forging Customs clearing documents. The acting Controller in charge of the unit, Comptroller Hussein Ejibunu, said this at a news conference...
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Okomu National Park: Logging Kingpin, Two Others Arrested
February 20, 2023 No Responses

Okomu National Park: Logging Kingpin, Two Others Arrested

Logging Kingpin and two others have been arrested at Okomu National Park in Edo State.  A statement issued on Sunday by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Nigeria National Park (NNP), Conservator of Park (CP),  Emmanuel Ntuyang, said: “Following th...
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NDLEA Arrests 18,940, Secures 3,324 Convictions In Two Years 
December 28, 2022 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests 18,940, Secures 3,324 Convictions In Two Years 

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested no fewer than 18,940 people for drug related offences in the last two years.  The Chairman and Chief  Executive of the agency, Brig-Gen Mohammed Buba -Marwa, made this known in Yola...
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2021: FRSC Arrest 60,000 Traffic Offenders In Lagos  
January 30, 2022 No Responses

2021: FRSC Arrest 60,000 Traffic Offenders In Lagos  

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Saturday, disclosed that it arrested over 60,000 traffic offenders on Lagos roads between January and December, 2021.  Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, Sector Commander, FRSC, Lagos state, made the disclosure at an End-of-...
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