Boko Haram commander arrested as 178 captives are rescued by Nigerian Army (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian military has announced the arrest of a Boko Haram commander as well as the rescue of 178 captured people. The army revealed on Sunday, August 2, that the Boko Haram commander was arrested in an operation by troops of 7 division along Aulari in Bama axis of Borno State. Spokesperson of the division, Tukur... Read More

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August 2, 2015

Boko Haram chief recruiter arrested in Chad

A mastermind of Boko Haram operations in Chad and northern Cameroon, Bana Fanaye also known as Mahamat Moustapha, has been arrested by authorities in Chad. During his arrest, series of sophisticated weapons and over 50 cell phone SIM cards for various countries, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger were recovered from his residence. Mahamat Moustapha, who is... Read More

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July 31, 2015

Another female suicide bomber arrested in Cameroon (PHOTO)

Another lady has been arrested by Cameroonian police after she tried to bomb a market in Marou, Cameroon yesterday. See pictures from the scene below;

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July 19, 2015

Jonathan’s Chief Security Officer arrested by DSS

Gordon Obua, the Chief Security Officer to former President Goodluck Jonathan, has been arrested and detained by the Department of State Services. Obua was reportedly arrested last Thursday and is being held at the DSS headquarters in Abuja. His detention is believed to have been necessitated by the ongoing probe into officials under Jonathan’s administration. Although... Read More

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July 15, 2015

2 Sallah cow-thieves nabbed for the second year running

Two friends have been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Nasarawa State on Tuesday for allegedly stealing a cow worth N95, 000. According to the Deputy Commandant, Operations, Mr. Alexander Barunde, the two suspects ─ Zaidu Daibu (20) and Mohammed Ahmed (19) ─ were arrested on Monday following a tip-off from the... Read More

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July 10, 2015

Kids behind the Yola barracks bomb blast were paid N2500

Apparently, the bomb from the bomb blast, which occurred on Thursday at the Kofare area of Yola, close to a mechanic workshop along Numan Road, was in possession of four children. The children told the police that an unknown man gave them N2, 500 to carry out the attack. The Boko Haram insurgent instructed them... Read More

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July 9, 2015

How the mastermind of Jos, Zaria bombings was arrested

The Nigerian military has explained how the suspected mastermind of the Jos and Zaria bombings was arrested. On Wednesday, July 8, the Defence headquarters said that the unnamed suspect was taken into custody in Gombe after organising the two attacks that killed 70 people between Sunday and Tuesday. Now, the spokesperson from the Army, Usman Sani... Read More

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July 9, 2015

Man gets arrested for raping a mad woman

A 33-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a mentally-deranged lady at Oshodi area of the state. The victim (names withheld) was said to have been kept in an isolated room in her parents’ apartment and undergoing treatment by some traditional doctors in order to cure her of her ailment. That was when Itodo Stephen, who lives... Read More

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July 6, 2015

How Ikorodu bank robbers were arrested

A quartet out of the 15-man robbery gang, which attacked two commercial banks two weeks ago in Ikorodu, Lagos, have been arrested by the police. The four robbers arrested are said to be from from Okitipupa, Ondo State, and Ikorodu, Lagos State. The suspects’ names are; Monday Akpan, Bright Agbojule, Jafaru, and Baba Ibeji. They were arrested by... Read More

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July 2, 2015

This poor donkey was recently arrested in Kano

So a lot of people are asking funny question such as how do you arrest or throw a donkey into a van for causing traffic? Are they trying to return it to the zoo? But no one is looking at the real big picture or asking the real question- are they shoving into the van because... Read More

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May 22, 2015

Teenager, 9-year-old arrested for kidnapping 9-month-old baby

by Chinwe Okafor A teenager, Racheal John, and Joy Atunramu, 9, have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping their neighbour’s nine-month-old baby. According to reports, the baby was said to have been taken from the mother’s shop at the Old Toll gate area of the town by Atunramu, allegedly acting... Read More

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April 29, 2015

This man was arrested for removing women’s teeth during sex

by Chinwe Okafor Apparently he doesn’t like women with teeth. A New Zealand man has been accused of removing women’s teeth with pliers and a screwdriver during sex because he liked ‘gummy ladies’ Philip Lyle Hansen, 56, who has pleaded not guilty to 11 charges claims he was just trying to ‘help’ them. One of his many flings, told... Read More

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April 27, 2015

Woman gives birth in her office bathroom – guess what she did with the baby

by Chinwe Okafor A 25-year-old Michigan woman Kim Pappas was charged with homicide after giving birth to a son in a bathroom stall at work. Kim didn’t tell anyone she was pregnant. On Thursday last week, she went into labour while at work, went to the bathroom, had her baby, a boy, cut the umbilical cord with cuticle... Read More

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April 24, 2015

Traditional ruler arrested for being in possession of a police rifle

by Chinwe Okafor Police has arrested a traditional ruler following allegations that a police rifle was found in his bedroom. According to reports by Vanguard, the discovery was made when a member of the community, who works in a quarry company owned by some Lebanese, drowned in a river. His employers went to the community leaders to... Read More

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April 15, 2015

Pastor arrested in Lagos over N390,000 anointing oil scam

by Chinwe Okafor A self-acclaimed pastor, John Ojebe, 50, has been charged before an Oshodi Magistrate’s Court in Lagos for allegedly obtaining N390,000 from a lady called Hawo Umoru under the pretense of selling her Adonai oil to wash her private parts with. According to reports by Vanguard, Ojebe was also said to have conspired with two others, now at large,... Read More

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March 28, 2015

BREAKING: YNaija Editor-In-Chief, Chude Jideonwo detained by policemen

by Chinwe Okafor The Editor-in-Chief of YNaija, Chude Jideonwo has just been arrested by military officers. He was intercepted in front of the Mobil filling station at Sabo, Yaba by seven military men while driving down to perform his civic duties. In spite of the fact that he had his INEC accreditation tag and his PVC,... Read More

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March 23, 2015

Ogun councillor, four others arrested for kidnapping

by Chinwe Okafor A serving councillor of Ward 14, Odogbolu Local area of Ogun State, Agboola Lateef, and four others have been arrested for kidnapping by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ogun State Police Command. Three members of the kidnapping syndicate were said to be at large. The councillor, who said he regretted being arrested with the kidnappers,... Read More

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February 24, 2015

Boxer, Bash Ali arrested and remanded in prison custody

by Anike Jacobs Popular Nigerian boxer, Bash Ali has been arrested for reportedly disturbing the peace at a bank in Abuja last Thursday. According to reports, Bash Ali arrived at the said bank, Nigerian Export – Import Bank (NEXIM) to query its manager on why the directive from the President to issue some amount of money for the sponsorship... Read More

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January 20, 2015

No chill: Man arrested for stealing 8 goats in Jigawa

by Chinwe okafor The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) on Tuesday arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly stealing eight goats, in Jigawa. According to NAN, the state NSCDC Commandant, Muhammad Gidado claimed that the suspect, who is a resident of Azarawa village in Babura Local Government area of the state, stole the goats from... Read More

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November 18, 2014

Caught in the act: Fake soldier arrested in Port Harcourt (PICTURED)

by Isi Esene Samuel Ita-Ekeng, a 30-year-old man living in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has been arrested four days ago by a group of security men on Ikwerre road of the city for posing as a Nigerian soldier. Ita-Ekeng was reportedly dressed in full military camouflage when he was arrested. According to Ahmad Mohammed, the... Read More

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July 31, 2014

7 days after writing letter to Ogun community, armed robbers strike [DETAILS]

by S’ola Filani Seven days after writing residents to prepare for their visit, a 12-man robbery gang attacked five communities in Ijoko Otta Ifo, local Government area, Ogun state. On Thursday, 24 July, 2014, the robbers wrote residents of Elerinko Estate and other areas in Ijoko, asking them prepare for a visit and truly, they... Read More

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July 29, 2014

Busted! Nigerian Navy arrest ship hijackers

by Mayowa Aboah The Nigerian Navy ship, NNS Ibusa, has arrested a vessel named MT Itiri in Lagos waters. The arrest is in connection with a hijack incident off Pennington Terminal in the nation’s waters in January 2014. It was alleged that MT Itiri, a merchant vessel was involved in the hijacking. Spokesperson of... Read More

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June 18, 2014

OAU shut down over tuition protest, Adamawa lawmakers explain Nyako’s impeachment notice & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo OAU shut down over tuition protest Following violent demonstrations at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, the administration this evening announced an indefinite shutdown of the institution and ordered students to vacate its premises by Thursday afternoon. A statement signed by D. O. Awoyemi, Registrar and Secretary to the university council cited “persistent... Read More

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June 16, 2014

Photo of 486 ‘Boko Haram suspects’ arrested in Abia, Jonathan appoints Tukur Ambassador-at-Large & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo 486 ‘Boko Haram suspects’ arrested in Abia On a day the police said they had foiled a plot to bomb a church in Owerri, Imo State, hundreds of suspected militants were arrested in Abia State, Nigeria. They were arrested on Sunday along the Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway by soldiers attached to the 144... Read More

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June 13, 2014

3 Nigerians arrested for smuggling woman into the UK and forcing her to become a prostitute (PICTURED)

by Zara Mustapha Three Nigerians who are members of an international prostitution ring smuggled a 23-year-old Nigerian woman into the UK to work as a sex slave after forcing her to swear using fetish means locally known as ‘juju’. The gang, Florence Obadiaru, Johnson Olayinka and Olusoji Oluwafemi were said to have conned the woman into flying to Heathrow Airport... Read More

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June 12, 2014

Man abducts employer’s child over unpaid salaries in Ondo

by Zara Mustapha A 38-year-old man, Oke Omoloye has been arraigned in an Okitipupa Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State on a two-count charge of abduction and assault. Mr. Omoloye, a domestic staff was said to have, abducted the 20-year-old daughter of her employer with the help of two others people who are on the run. According to... Read More

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June 7, 2014

Parents arrested for letting their child get overweight (PICTURED)

by Zara Mustapha A man and his wife have been arrested for letting their 11-year-old son become too fat. The boy who is just 5 feet 1 inch tall, weighs 95.3 kg with a body mass index of 41.8, over 30 in BMI is considered obese. The boy’s parents were arrested on suspicion of child neglect and... Read More

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June 7, 2014

WTH! Man arrested after feeding 11-month-old baby hard drugs ‘to keep him calm’ (PICTURED)

by Zara Mustapha A man in police custody was arrested after accidentally feeding his 11-month-old baby son methamphetamine off his thumb – causing a seizure. 24-year-old Christopher Telles is being held on suspicion of child abuse after the infant ingested the drug when his father put his thumb in his son’s mouth to stop him crying. Telles told... Read More

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May 26, 2014

‘I did not go into her’ – Man beaten by mob for raping 9-year-old girl

by Zara Mustapha A 42-year-old barber escaped death by whiskers as he was lynched by an angry mob at the Mcver Market in Warri, Delta State for allegedly sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl. Armed with cudgels, clubs, stones and other handy dangerous items, the angry mob were ready to beat him to death after the victim had narrated... Read More

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May 25, 2014

Sex-for-jobs: How suspect lured 12 married women to bed, blackmailed them with nude photos (PICTURED)

by Akan Ido A 32-year-old man, Iweka Chigoziem Nnamdi has been arrested by the police in Lagos for sleeping with women after promising them jobs. The suspect is said to be in the habit of posing as prominent individuals like Billionaire, Mike Adenuga, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim and many... Read More

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Boko Haram commander arrested as 178 captives are rescued by Nigerian Army (PHOTOS)

Boko Haram chief recruiter arrested in Chad

Another female suicide bomber arrested in Cameroon (PHOTO)

Jonathan’s Chief Security Officer arrested by DSS

2 Sallah cow-thieves nabbed for the second year running

Kids behind the Yola barracks bomb blast were paid N2500

How the mastermind of Jos, Zaria bombings was arrested

Man gets arrested for raping a mad woman

How Ikorodu bank robbers were arrested

This poor donkey was recently arrested in Kano

Teenager, 9-year-old arrested for kidnapping 9-month-old baby

This man was arrested for removing women’s teeth during sex

Woman gives birth in her office bathroom – guess what she did with the baby

Traditional ruler arrested for being in possession of a police rifle

Pastor arrested in Lagos over N390,000 anointing oil scam

BREAKING: YNaija Editor-In-Chief, Chude Jideonwo detained by policemen

Ogun councillor, four others arrested for kidnapping

Boxer, Bash Ali arrested and remanded in prison custody

No chill: Man arrested for stealing 8 goats in Jigawa

Caught in the act: Fake soldier arrested in Port Harcourt (PICTURED)

7 days after writing letter to Ogun community, armed robbers strike [DETAILS]

Busted! Nigerian Navy arrest ship hijackers

OAU shut down over tuition protest, Adamawa lawmakers explain Nyako’s impeachment notice & other important news you should know today

Photo of 486 ‘Boko Haram suspects’ arrested in Abia, Jonathan appoints Tukur Ambassador-at-Large & other important news you should know today

3 Nigerians arrested for smuggling woman into the UK and forcing her to become a prostitute (PICTURED)

Man abducts employer’s child over unpaid salaries in Ondo

Parents arrested for letting their child get overweight (PICTURED)

WTH! Man arrested after feeding 11-month-old baby hard drugs ‘to keep him calm’ (PICTURED)

‘I did not go into her’ – Man beaten by mob for raping 9-year-old girl

Sex-for-jobs: How suspect lured 12 married women to bed, blackmailed them with nude photos (PICTURED)

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