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Kolapo Olapoju August 3, 2015

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…

Kolapo Olapoju 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…

Ada Igboanugo 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;

Kolapo Olapoju 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…

Ada Igboanugo 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,…

Ada Igboanugo 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…

Ada Igboanugo 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…

Ada Igboanugo 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…

Kolapo Olapoju 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…

Ada Igboanugo 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…

Ada Igboanugo 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,…

Ada Igboanugo 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’…

Ada Igboanugo 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…

Ada Igboanugo 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…

Ada Igboanugo 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…

Ada Igboanugo 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…

Ada Igboanugo 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…

Sola 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…

Ada Igboanugo 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,…

Isime Esene 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…

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…

Sola 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…

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…

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 The arrested suspects 486 ‘Boko Haram suspects’ arrested in Abia On a day the police said they had foiled a plot to bomb a church in Owerri,…

June 13, 2014

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