The Nigeria Police Force has arrested several suspects in security operations across multiple states, including a man accused of supplying motorcycles to a suspected Boko Haram terrorist, four suspected cultists linked to three murders in Lagos, and two suspects arrested over rape and child defilement in Ogun State....
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested several suspects in security operations across multiple states, including a man accused of supplying motorcycles to a suspected Boko Haram terrorist, four suspected cultists linked to three murders in Lagos, and two suspects arrested over rape and child defilement in Ogun State.
The arrests and other operational successes were recorded on October 23, 2026, according to a 24-hour operational summary released by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu.
In Gombe State, police operatives intercepted Isma’il Yunusa, 30, who was riding an unregistered motorcycle along Biu Road.
The police said the suspect confessed to purchasing the motorcycle for ₦1.55 million on behalf of a suspected Boko Haram member identified as “Alhaji”, who reportedly resides in Borno State.
He also allegedly admitted to supplying two other motorcycles to the suspected terrorist for a delivery fee of ₦50,000 each.
Police recovered ₦170,000 from him, while the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Gombe, continues the investigation.
In Lagos State, four suspects were arrested during a raid on a suspected cult hideout in Ijagemo.
The police identified them as Usman Yekini, 26; Lekan Alabi, 32; Akeem Olatunji, 33; and Jumoke Ashipa, 34.
According to the police, investigations linked the suspects to the murder of three people within the Itire axis.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the alleged gang.
In a separate Lagos operation, police operatives foiled a suspected armed robbery along Ozumba Mbadiwe Road after observing a commercial minibus driver being thrown from the moving vehicle.
The suspects reportedly abandoned the vehicle and fled, leaving behind a locally made pistol loaded with one live cartridge.
The injured driver was taken to Falomo Hospital for treatment as police continued efforts to track down the fleeing suspects.
In Ogun State, police arrested two suspects in separate cases involving the alleged rape of a 26-year-old woman with a mental health condition in Ifo and the alleged defilement of a 12-year-old girl.
The police said the second suspect allegedly lured the girl into his residence while she was running an errand.
Both cases were under investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran.
In Katsina State, tactical teams rescued a 27-year-old man, Habu Meshago, after intercepting armed bandits at Karofi Village and forcing them to abandon their captive.
Police also said operatives repelled attacks on Kafin Soli and Dange villages.
Search operations were continuing to locate Rukaiya Yusuf, 40, who was abducted by the fleeing bandits.
In Benue State, three suspected cultists were arrested following complaints of extortion threats and property destruction.
Police said officers recovered two locally fabricated pistols, four live cartridges, one live 9mm round, an axe, charms, two tablets of Tramadol and a black cult beret.
Five suspects were also arrested during a raid on a suspected criminal hideout in Iwuachang Village, Akwa Ibom State.
The police said the operation led to the recovery of substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other illicit drugs.
In the Federal Capital Territory, eight suspected vandals were arrested during undercover operations across the Central Business District, Maitama, Wuse, Garki and Asokoro.
According to the police, the suspects allegedly specialised in vandalising armoured cables, solar streetlights and supporting poles, and also admitted to phone snatching.
In Kwara State, three suspected armed robbers were arrested in Ila-Orangun, Osun State, following investigations into a robbery at Faje Village.
The suspects were identified as Kolawole Rasheed, 50; Ismail Abefe, 32; and Emmanuel Ayobawi, 20. A locally made single-barrelled gun was recovered.
Meanwhile, in Taraba State, the police took custody of Catherine Terhemen, 30, and a locally fabricated pistol handed over by troops of the Nigerian Army’s 93 Battalion.
The police said the suspect allegedly joined others in attacking a complainant with sticks, enabling a suspected armed robber to escape.
The fleeing suspect reportedly left behind a handbag containing the pistol.
The Force said investigations were ongoing across the affected states, with efforts continuing to apprehend fleeing suspects and establish the full circumstances of the reported crimes.