Tag: Armed robbers

The Benue State Police Command says it has arrested seven suspected kidnappers and armed robbers in separate operations across the ...

According to the police, operatives of the Force Intelligence Department (FID) Special Tactical Squad (STS) arrested a 35-year-old woman, Zuwaira ...

The police said the arrest was part of the Command’s ongoing crackdown on criminal gangs across the state.

The police said a search of the suspects’ hideout and operational vehicle yielded firearms, ammunition, and other weapons used in cult ...

The police said operatives of the Ikeja Division responded swiftly to a distress call on 29 September around 7:15 p.m.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the station, in a statement signed by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi, confirmed that Sommie died on Monday ...

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A police spokesperson said items recovered from the suspects include one AK-47 rifle with 15 rounds of ammunition and three ...

The police in Akwa Ibom have made a series of arrests lately in an impressive crackdown on criminal gangs, including ...

The police said the suspects were arrested in separate operations in July 2025 across states in South-east and South-east Nigeria.

The police said the suspects were arrested in separate operations across Enugu State in June 2025.

This is a review of major events in the South-south region last week.

Uwem Udokwere was killed at his home in Sunshine Home Estate, Abuja on Saturday.

Abuja should appreciate the import of Aba, Onitsha and Nnewi in the economic calculus or growth of Nigeria’s GDP and ...

Growing populations, established criminal networks and thriving gangs make these cities the perfect market for smugglers.

The police said the suspect is a member of a syndicate which specialises in impersonating top government officials.

NAFDAC said drug hawkers constitute a serious threat to national security, and that anyone caught will be prosecuted.

A UNILAG student, Adekunle Agboola, was shot dead on Saturday in Lagos.

The police spokesperson in the state, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to PREMIUM TIMES on Monday.

On the 2023 general elections, Mr Buratai urged the military to stick to their constitutional role and remain apolitical even ...

The police said they have also arrested a man who allegedly impregnated a minor and got her killed during an ...

The robbers stole chairs, tables, the school bell, a wall clock, and some books.

Police say the arrest was part of the ongoing effort of the command to rid the state of criminal elements.

The police said there was a shootout between the suspected kidnappers and police operatives.

Witnesses told PREMIUM TIMES that the criminals attacked the bullion van when it stopped before a traffic light.