The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Katsina.

He said the first incident occurred on Saturday, at about 11:45 a.m. when armed bandits riding three motorcycles attacked Jauga settlement in Sabon Gida Village, Kankia local government area and abducted two women.

Sadiq-Aliyu said the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Kankia immediately mobilised operatives to the scene after receiving a distress call.

He said the operatives engaged the bandits in a gun duel, forcing them to flee into a nearby bush with suspected gunshot wounds and abandon the victims.

According to him, the rescued victims were identified as 20-year-old Rukayya Yahaya and 22-year-old Sahura Abdulhadi, both residents of the community.

The police spokesman also said the command, on Monday, foiled an attempted cattle rustling attack in Majen Waya Village, Charanchi local government area.

He explained that the incident occurred at about 10a.m. when suspected armed bandits invaded the village with the intention of rustling cattle.

Sadiq-Aliyu said the DPO in Charanchi promptly deployed an Armoured Personnel Carrier patrol team, which confronted the hoodlums in a gun duel.

“The bandits were overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the operatives and fled into the bush with suspected bullet wounds.

“No life was lost and no cattle were rustled during the operation. Normalcy has been restored to the area, while aggressive tactical patrols are ongoing,” he said.

He added that efforts had been intensified to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.

Sadiq-Aliyu said the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Ali Umar-Fage, commended the gallantry and swift response of the operatives.

He quoted the commissioner as reaffirming the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.

The commissioner also urged residents to continue supporting the police with timely and credible information to enhance security and facilitate prompt response to criminal activities.

Source: NAN

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The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Ibadan.

Olayinka said that four suspected kidnappers were arrested during the rescue operation conducted by police operatives in collaboration with Amotekun Corps, local vigilante groups and hunters.

He said the joint security team, acting on credible intelligence, supported by technical resources and coordinated field operations, successfully traced the abductors’ hideout deep within the forest.

“On sighting the advancing security team, the hoodlums opened fire, resulting in a gun duel.

“The operatives responded professionally, overpowering the criminals and forcing them to flee in different directions,” the PPRO said.

He said that one of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during the operation while attempting to escape and was apprehended while three mobile phones were recovered at the scene.

Olayinka said that in an operation conducted in the early hours of Saturday, another suspect, aged 28 was arrested and found to have sustained gunshot wounds believed to have been inflicted during the exchange of fire with the joint security team.

“He was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment and remains in police custody,” Olayinka said.

Olayinka said that further investigations led to the arrest of the third suspect aged 30 and identified as a local collaborator who allegedly provided logistical support to the criminal syndicate.

According to him, operatives arrested the fourth suspect aged 29, who reportedly travelled from Ilorin, Kwara State, to participate in the abduction operation.

The police spokesman said the four suspects were currently in police custody assisting investigators with useful information aimed at identifying and apprehending other members of the criminal network.

Olayinka said that the two abducted children were rescued safely and promptly taken for medical attention.

He said one of the rescued children sustained injuries during the ordeal but was treated before reunited with family members.

Source: NAN

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It was gathered that the gunmen, numbering about five, invaded the farm, killed the poultry farm owner and her daughter who was at work with others.

DSP Abayomi Jimoh, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in Ondo State, who confirmed the incident to newsmen on Friday in Akure, said two persons were rescued alive.

“The Police Command in Ondo State strongly condemns the heinous violent incident at Igushin via Ala, Akure, which led to the tragic loss of two innocent lives.

“While two victims were successfully rescued through a swift and coordinated operation, the command expresses deep sorrow over the unfortunate deaths recorded.

“The command assures the people that adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure security of lives and property while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators,” he said.

Jimoh, who reiterated command’s commitment to bring those responsible to justice, urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and useful information.

Source: NAN

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SP Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Lafia.

The PPRO described the feat as a significant breakthrough in the command’s sustained efforts to combat human trafficking and other related crimes in the state.

“Police personnel attached to Mararaba ‘A’ Division, Karu Local Government Area (LGA), while on stop-and-search duty at Sharp Corner, intercepted a white Volkswagen Sharon vehicle with registration number SHD 253 YU on Saturday, January 17, at about 5:50 p.m.

“The vehicle was driven by one Nanle John, male, aged 36 years, and had 17 passengers on board, comprising 11 boys and six girls, all within the ages of 10 to 19 years.

“Upon interrogation, the occupants were suspected to be victims of human trafficking from Shendam, Plateau State,” the PPRO said.

Nansel said further investigation revealed that both the driver and the passengers were travelling from Shendam to Kayama in Kwara State to meet one Umaru.

According to the statement, the said Umaru allegedly lured the victims with  the promise of securing farming jobs for them in Kayama, Kwara State.

The Police spokesperson said that all efforts made to contact their parents,  guardians or the said Umaru proved abortive, as all phone numbers provided were unreachable.

Nansel said that the Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, had ordered that the children be taken into protective custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Lafia.

He said the commissioner had also directed a thorough investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and to apprehend all those connected to this suspected human trafficking network.

Nansel gave the names of the victims as Nanpar Zwaltur, Monday Zinglak, Ramnap Selchum, Nankat Ayuba, Burnan Yilkur, Timnan Ponfa, Nantip Nanbut, Kumlyan Nanbut, Zwalkur Zingdap and Nanfar Zwalkur.

Others are Nanpar Nanbut, Nanchu Bwoi, Godiya Lagang, Yulbyen Zingdap, Nanna Chirvyok, Sholyen Rapkat and Ladi Dinfa.

The PPRO, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting vulnerable persons and eradicating human trafficking in the state.

He called on members of the public to report any suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police station for prompt action.

Source: NAN

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SP Ramhan Nansel, the Command Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, stated this in a statement on Sunday in Lafia.

The PPRO said that the operation was a significant breakthrough in its ongoing fight against violent crime and kidnapping in the state.

“Acting on credible intelligence from a patriotic citizen, operatives of Doma Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, raided a notorious criminal hideout at Yelwa Ediya community of Doma LGA.

“The operation resulted in the arrest of the suspects, all male of the same community who were responsible for the kidnapping and armed robbery activities taking place in the area,” he said.

Nansel explained that during interrogation, the suspects confessed to the kidnapping of a serving Councillor in Doma on May 26.

He added that during the kidnapping of the councillor, they stole two mobile phones, an Infinix Note 30 valued at ₦250,000 and a Tecno handset valued at ₦20,000.

“They also admitted to mounting a roadblock along the Doma-Yelwa road on July 19th, 2025, at about 9:00 a.m., where they attacked Ibrahim Haruna of Yelwa Ediya and snatched his Bajaj motorcycle valued at ₦970,000.

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“The stolen motorcycle was sold through one of the suspects, Ibrahim Musa, who contacted a buyer,” Nansel said.

The spokesperson noted that during the operation, officers of the command recovered ₦100,000, buried in the bush with another motorcycle.

He further explained that responding to a distress call, their personnel arrested an armed herder grazing on people’s farms at Kuduku community of Keana local government area.

“Before our personnel reached the scene of the crime, the herders opened fire when confronted by the locals before fleeing.

“The police, who got there, collaborated with the community members and arrested one of them, 20-year-old Suleman Mohammadu, and recovered one AK-47 magazine loaded with six live rounds of ammunition,” Nansel added.

The police spokesperson said that the Commissioner of Police, Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, had ordered that all suspects be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, for discreet investigation and subsequent prosecution.

He added that the CP reaffirmed the command’s unwavering commitment to making Nasarawa State safe for all, warning that there would be no hiding place for criminals.

He urged residents to remain law-abiding and provide timely and credible information to assist police operations.

Source: NAN

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SP Ramhan Nansel, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, stated this in a statement on Monday in Lafia.

The PPRO said that the group had snatched a black Toyota Venza with registration number KWL 668 GN (Abuja) at gunpoint from Enugu State.

He explained that on Sunday, June 1, at about 6:00 p.m., acting on credible intelligence, police operatives attached to the Doma Division arrested the four suspects on Doma-Lafia Road.

Nansel listed the suspects as Ibrahim Dahiru and Abdulrazaq Muhammed from Angwan Rogo, Jos, Plateau State, Muhammad Sani from Potiskum, Yobe State and Mustapha Isah from Misau, Bauchi State.

According to the PPRO, the suspects conspired and carried out an armed carjacking in Enugu State and forcefully snatched the vehicle.

He said that the prompt arrest of the suspects was due to intelligence gathering and inter-state collaboration.

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Nansel said that Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, described the operation as a breakthrough in the fight against organised vehicle theft.

He said the command remained resolute in ensuring that criminal activities were swiftly tackled and perpetrators brought to justice.

He further commended the gallant efforts of the operatives involved in the operation and reassured members of the public of their unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property in the state.

The police spokesperson said that the suspects were under investigation to unravel the full scope of their criminal network and recover any additional stolen properties.

Source: NAN

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According to a message sent to the church’s WhatsApp platform, the victims were kidnapped on Monday while returning from a Bible study session at Kasemola area inside Ogbese axis of the council.

“Good morning, beloved. Kindly pray along with us. Three of our members were kidnapped yesterday after Bible study at Kasemola inside the Ogbese axis.

“We are seeking divine intervention to secure the release of our kidnapped members. The case has been reported to the police and Amotekun Corps in the state,” the message reads.

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DSP Olushola Ayanlade, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, confirmed the incident on Tuesday in Akure.

Ayanlade said that the men of the command were already tracking the kidnappers in the bushes, and were working with the community to rescue the victims.

“I can confirm to you that there is an issue of kidnapping but I cannot confirm the number of the victims for now,” the PPRO said.

Source: NAN

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The four suspects included a 21 year old lady, Chinyere Ekwenugo who allegedly conspired with others to kill the woman in a wheelchair.

SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the state, who disclosed this in a statement to newsmen in Awka, said that the incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Sunday.

“During interrogation by the police operatives, the suspect, Chinenye Ekwenugo, confessed that her boyfriend, Ifeanyi Igwe, who is currently at large and three others set the victim ablaze.

“They brought a casket to bury her before the intervention of the security operatives,” he said.

Ikenga said the three other suspects include Uzochukwu Okeke, male, 47; Fidel Anayo, male, 60 and Ikenna Anene, male, 54, all from Abagana area.

He said that the police operatives also recovered the burnt remains of the deceased, the wheelchair, and a casket.

The police image maker said that the police had also initiated move to arrest the main suspect, Igwe, who is currently on the run.

He said that the body of the deceased had been deposited in the morgue for autopsy and further probe of the cause of death.

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The Commissioner of Police in the state, Nnaghe Itam, while reacting to the incident sued for calm and ordered the immediate transfer of the case to the homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation Department of the command for a comprehensive investigation.

The PPRO also said that operatives of the anti-cult unit of the command at Enugwu Ukwu, acting on information at 1.30 p.m. on Saturday arrested one Maduka Okoye, male, 25 of Abagana area.

He said that the operatives also recovered three expended cartridges of a pump action gun at a shooting scene in Ezichike community of Abagana during the operation.

Ikenga said that the suspect had confessed to being a member of the Baggars Confraternity.

He quoted the suspect as saying that, “I was in a beer parlour drinking with my friend when the Axe Men Confraternity attacked us.”

The PPRO said that the attack could have led to a cult war before the police moved in to stop it.

“The police has since restored calm in the area,” he said.

He said that the suspect was currently assisting the police in an ongoing operation for possible arrest of the fleeing gang members and already identified members of the rival cult group, especially those actively involved in the shooting.

Source: NAN

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The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the command, ASP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued in Owerri and made available to newsmen on Sunday.

Okoye said the bold move was part of the command’s ongoing efforts to curb terrorism and ensure public safety in the state.

He said the operation, carried out on Saturday by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, also led to the detention of 29 suspects, including 25 males and four females.

He said that the operation was initiated, following the detention of a key suspect, Emmanuel Anukuru, 25, on September 15, at Mgbidi, near Owerri.

“His vital confessions enabled police operatives to locate and dismantle the camp.

“During the operation, several dangerous items were recovered, including four pump action guns, two locally made revolver, five locally made pistols, and three AK-47 magazines,” Okoye noted.

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He added that a POS machine, 20 rounds of live cartridges, one white SUV and local bulletproof charms, used by the criminal syndicate were also recovered.

Okoye further stated that the sum of N200,000, allegedly extorted from kidnap victims, was recovered.

“These findings underscore the persistent threat posed by these groups in the state.

“Investigation is ongoing, efforts are in progress to apprehend the manufacturers of the locally made guns,” he emphasised.

The PPRO urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities, and assured residents of the command’s commitment to public safety.

The command’s offensive was coming on the heels of a two-day sit-at-home order in the South-East via a viral video sent out by an unidentified person.

In the video, which has caused panic among the people, a man was seen warning residents of the region to remain indoors on Monday, October 21, and Tuesday, October 22 for their own safety.

He claimed that the defunct Republic of Biafra was going to launch its flag and Armoured Personnel Carriers in the five states of the region on the two days.

He feared that security agencies would attempt to counter the move and consequently resulting in a mayhem in the zone.

Source: NAN

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The command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this while parading about 15 suspected criminals in Katsina on Tuesday.

He said that on October 3, based on credible intelligence, the command successfully tracked and arrested the suspect, aged 45, residing at Sabon Gida Village, Igabi local government area, Kaduna State.

According to Sadiq-Aliyu, Adamu was arrested in connection with a suspected case of criminal conspiracy and kidnapping.

“The suspect was arrested after a painstaking investigation following credible intelligence linking him to several kidnapping incidents in Runka, Safana local government area of the state.

“Preliminary investigations revealed his alleged involvement in the criminal conspiracy and kidnapping of persons, all of Runka town.

“He confessed to the commission of the offence and further mentioned Rabe Sada, (alias BBC), aged 62, and Nasiru Sha’aibu, aged 48, all of Runka Village as his accomplices.

“The three were suspended for giving information to one Umar, a notorious suspected bandits’ kingpin hibernating in Runka forest. Investigation is still ongoing,” Sadiq-Aliyu said.

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Similarly, the police spokesman said that on September 27, the command arrested a suspected rapist for the brutal assault and attempted murder of a 16-year-old girl in Ambassadors Quarters, Katsina.

According to him, the victim was sent on an errand by her mother when the suspect, Usman Mohammed-Iyal, aged 24 of the same quarters allegedly committed the offence.

He said that the suspect threatened and dragged her into an uncompleted building where he then violently assaulted and raped the victim.

Sadiq-Aliyu added, “In a desperate bid to conceal his crime, the suspect threw the victim into a nearby well and hurled stones down the well, with an intent to kill her.

“Upon the victim’s disappearance, her father reported the incident at the GRA Divisional Police Headquarters, leading to swift action.

“An investigation was immediately launched, successfully rescued the victim from the well and arrested the suspect.

”The victim is currently receiving medical attention. Investigation is currently ongoing,” he disclosed.

The PPRO further revealed the arrest of one Binta Muhammed, aged 35, of Lungun Loma Quarters, Dutsinma local government area of the state, in connection with a suspected case of cruelty to a child.

According to him, during the investigation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the offence and would soon be charged to court at the conclusion of the investigation.

Also, the spokesman said that on September 25, the command arrested a trio of suspects at the Kofar Durbi Quarters, Katsina, in connection with a suspected case of vandalism and theft.

“While on routine patrol, a team of police operatives, in collaboration with members of the vigilance group, intercepted the syndicate.

”They were found in possession of some quantity of electric armored cable, a sharp pointed iron bar, and a hacksaw, suspected to have been stolen.

“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime and further mentioned four other suspects now at large, as their accomplices.

“Efforts are being intensified to ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspects as the investigation proceeds,” he said.

He revealed that on September 22, the command also arrested three other suspects in connection with a case of vandalism and theft.

Sadiq-Aliyu also disclosed the arrest of four suspected thieves, who broke into a house in Babban Mutum village, in Baure local government area, and stole about N2 million.

Source: NAN

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