Tag: arrests

DSS arrests syndicates selling new notes, bank officials implicated

The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly apprehended members of organized syndicates involved in the selling of newly redesigned naira banknotes. According to a statement released on Monday by…

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EFCC arrests ex-SGF Pius Anyim

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim. EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren confirmed his arrest on…

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EFCC arrests Ekiti finance commissioner, accountant general

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Toyin Ojo, Ekiti state commissioner for finance, and the accountant general of the state. Operatives of the anti-graft agency picked them…

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EFCC arrests Nigerian traveling to Dubai with 849 ATM cards

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a Nigerian, Yasir Salihu Abdullahi, who was traveling to Dubai with 849 Automated Teller Machine cards of various Nigerian banks. According to…

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EFCC arrests NABDA DG over N23m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) has said the Director-General of National Biotechnology Development Agency, Prof. Lucy Ogbadu for alleged N23m fraud. This was disclosed by the spokesman of the commission,…

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US Immigration and Customs arrests double under Trump

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 21,362 immigrants, mostly convicted criminals, from January through mid-March, compared to 16,104 during the same period last year, according to statistics requested by The…

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India arrests 6th suspect over attack on Nigerians

by Azeez Adeniyi The Indian police has a made sixth arrest over mob attacks on Nigerian students in northern India, an officer has said. A video of Nigerian students being…

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UK parliament attack: Police arrests two more people

The British police said it has arrested two more people over Wednesday’s terror attack in London. Counter-terrorism commander, Mark Rowley said a total of 9 people are in custody over…

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NDLEA arrests man with 66 wraps of heroin at Lagos airport

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended one Anukaenyi Bob-Manuel Ogochukwu who arrived the Muhammed International Airport with heroin wraps in his body. NDLEA spokesman, Mr. Mitchell Ofoyeju…

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EFCC arrests fake islamic cleric over N11m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested one Saheed Omoniyi over alleged N11m fraud perpetrated through the Internet. The Head of Public Affairs, EFCC Ibadan Zonal Office, Ayo Oyewole…

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NDLEA arrests police inspector with 75 sacks of cannabis

by Azeez Adeniyi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kogi State, on Monday paraded a police inspector, Abali Zagi, with the Nigeria Police Force headquarters’ welfare bus loaded…

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BREAKING: Police raid Premium Times, arrest publisher, Dapo Olorunyomi

The Nigeria police have raided the head office of online news medium, Premium Times in Abuja. According to a report on the website of the outfit, its publisher Dapo Olorunyomi, was arrested…

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Navy arrests 28 oil thieves

In a bid to rid Nigeria's maritime of criminals, the Nigerian Navy said it has arrested 28 oil thieves during recent operations. In a statement by Navy spokesman, Commodore Christian…

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Navy arrests militant leader

The Nigerian Navy has arrested one Mr Uduak Etim Thompson aka Sangata, a top leader of a militant group known as Bakassi Strike Force (BSF). This is contained in a statement released on Wednesday…

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Enugu police arrests 6 notorious armed bandits

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested six bandits that have been terrorising residents of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of the State. Spokesperson for the Command Ebere Amaraizu told the…

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Opinion: Cyberstalking and the legality of EFCC’s arrest of controversial blogger, Abusidiqu

by Inibehe Effiong The arrest and detention of a Nigerian blogger and political commentator, Mr Abubakar Sidiq Usman, popularly known as Abusidiq, on Monday the 8th of August, 2016 by the…

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DSS raids ISIS training cell in Kano, 5 arrested

The Department of Sate Services (DSS) on Thursday, raided an Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) training cell in Kano. During the operation, 5 people involved in the creation…

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DSS arrests Boko Haram ‘gun producer, arms-runner and covert courier’

The State Security Service (SSS) has 'arrested' a manufacturer of arms for terrorist sect, Boko Haram. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday, DSS spokesperson, Tony Opuiyo disclosed the identity of the…

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How MASSOB members were allegedly arrested today in Anambra churches

Today September 13, is the commemoration of the 16th year anniversary of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, (MASSOB). It however, wasn't much of a celebration,…

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Policeman gets killed while trying to arrest Danfo driver

A police officer was killed on Wednesday while attempting to arrest a law breaking bus driver in Oshodi, Lagos. Apparently, the deceased jumped into the moving bus, while attempting to apprehend…

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NBC arrests operators of Radio Biafra

The National Broadcasting Commission, says it has neutralised illegal broadcasts from Biafra Radio and also arrested its operators. The commission said on Friday, that it confiscated many of their transmitters in various…

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We hear Fayose has started arresting APC leaders and candidates in Ekiti

by Kolapo Olapoju A Senator of the All Progressives Congress, Babafemi Ojudu, has alleged that Governor Ayo Fayose, has started arresting the leaders and candidates of the party in Ekiti…

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Immigration Service arrests 7 human traffickers in Katsina

by Zara Mustapha David Shikfu Parradang, Nigeria Immigration Service CGI Seven people have been arrested by the  Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Katsina State Command for alleged human trafficking and related offences. The…

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BUSTED: UNIZIK student arrested with cocaine in Anambra

by Zara Mustapha   A 23-year-old student (names withheld) of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka  has been arrested by the Anambra State command of  National Drug Law Enforcement Agency  (NDLEA)  for allegedly…

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BREAKING: DSS arrests Asari Dokubo for making inciting comments (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo According to a Channels TV report, the Department of State Security has arrested former militant Asari Dokubo for making what it has termed " inciting comments". BREAKING:…

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Weeding out: NDLEA arrests ex-lawmaker over possession of Indian hemp

by Oge Okonkwo The Adamawa Command, National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an ex-lawmaker in possession of 81.9 kilogrammes of Cannabis Sativa (Indian Hemp). The arrested was confirmed on Saturday to…

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Tunde ‘Leye: The anti-Gay Law is popular, yet wrong

by Tunde Leye I do not agree with being gay. I have been approached by men for romantic dalliances thrice in my life and I refused each offer in disgust…

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How pastor and 6 children were arrested for printing fake currency

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested a pastor who claimed to have been reportedly kidnapped along with his six children in Lokoja, Kogi State. The…

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SHOCKING: 14-year-old boy arrested over sexual assault on 3 women within a month

A 14-year-old boy was arrested yesterday following a series of sexual assaults in Manchester. He was held along with an 18-year-old youth. The arrests follow three attacks on women near…

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BUSTED: NDLEA arrests nursing mother for attempting to smuggle cannabis to China

by Oge Okonkwo File photo A 34-year-old nursing mother (name withheld) has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday for allegedly attempting  to export 6kg. of…

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