The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested several suspects in connection with murder, kidnapping, rape, cult-related violence, armed robbery and vehicle theft in 10 states....
The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested several suspects in connection with murder, kidnapping, rape, cult-related violence, armed robbery and vehicle theft in 10 states.
The arrests were recorded during police operations across the country on October 12, 2026, according to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu.
In Delta State, police operatives arrested a suspected kidnapper during a joint operation at Ubulu-Nor.
Two live cartridges and one expended cartridge were recovered from the suspect, who remains in custody as the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Asaba, investigates the case.
In Kebbi State, detectives arrested a suspect linked to the killing of two persons at Kurun Kudu Fulani Settlement.
The suspect reportedly confessed to conspiring with another person, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplice.
Rivers State police arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the transportation and receipt of stolen vehicles.
The recovered vehicles comprised two Toyota Camry cars, a Toyota Corolla and a shuttle bus. Investigations are continuing to track down other members of the suspected gang.
In Lagos State, seven suspects were arrested following a cult-related clash in Ijesha that resulted in a murder investigation.
The suspects remain in custody as detectives at SCID Ikeja continue their inquiries.
Kano State police also arrested a suspect over the killing of an 18-year-old man.
The police said the suspect voluntarily confessed to the crime and is being held while investigations continue.
In Anambra State, five suspects were arrested following a cult-related clash at Okpoko. Police operatives, working with other security agencies, rescued two victims who sustained severe injuries during the incident.
In another operation in Delta State, police arrested a suspected cultist and armed robbery suspect following intelligence reports.
A locally made firearm, two live cartridges and a cutlass were recovered from his vehicle.
In Katsina State, routine stop-and-search operations led to the interception of a vehicle conveying railway tracks and sleepers suspected to have been vandalised.
Two suspects were arrested, and the recovered materials were secured as exhibits.
Cross River State police arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl.
The child was rescued and taken for medical examination, while the suspect remains in custody.
In Akwa Ibom State, operatives intercepted and arrested a suspect allegedly found in possession of a stolen tricycle along Oron Road.
The tricycle was recovered as investigations continue to identify and apprehend other suspected members of the gang.
The police said the respective State Criminal Investigation Departments were handling the cases, with investigations ongoing to establish the circumstances of the incidents and apprehend other suspects where necessary.
The Force Public Relations Officer urged the public to continue cooperating with the police, reiterating the Force’s slogan, “Police Is Your Friend” and its commitment to serving citizens.