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Two International Fugitives Wanted for Human Trafficking and Armed Robbery Nabbed in Nigeria

News Leverage Editor May 7, 2025

The suspects, Felix Omoregie and Okwudili Sabastine Ezeje, were wanted in Belgium and the United Arab Emirates, respectively, for crimes including human trafficking, armed robbery,…

Police Arrest Two Suspects Terrorizing State, Recover Weapons

News Leverage Editor May 2, 2025

Two suspects, 21-year-old Ani Obinna and 43-year-old Okwudili Ezike, have been arrested by the Anambra State Police for allegedly terrorizing the Nnewi area.

Police Apprehend Man Seen in Viral Video Assaulting Minor

News Leverage Editor April 14, 2025

The Borno State Police Command arrested 30-year-old Bukar Modu, seen in a viral video physically abusing a minor in the Bulabulin Alajeri area along Baga-Road,…

Police Arrest Controversial Singer Portable Over ‘Threat to Life’ of Fuji Star Osupa

News Leverage Editor April 14, 2025

Popular and controversial singer Mr Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, also known as "Portable," has been arrested following a threat to life allegation filed by Mr Okunola…

Police Arrest Notorious Kidnapping Gang Leader Over Abduction of Medical Doctor, Others

News Leverage Editor April 14, 2025

In a sting operation targeting kidnappers in Delta State, the Police arrested Abubakar Usman, also known as Shehu, who was identified as the leader of…

Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Intercept Black Shuttle Bus

News Leverage Editor March 27, 2025

A joint security team consisting of the Police, Military, and Isiala Vigilante rescued a blindfolded kidnap victim whose hands and legs were bound, and whose…

Man Apprehended with Ammunition Concealed in Palm Oil

News Leverage Editor March 25, 2025

A 32-year-old Nuhu Aminu has been arrested by the operatives of Nyanya Division, FCT Police Command with 488 rounds of AK-47 ammo concealed in jerrycans…

Police Rescue Four Kidnapped Victims, As Otti Vows To Continue To Keep Abia Safe

News Leverage Editor March 16, 2025

Reacting to the development in the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Umuahia, the State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti thanked the Commissioner of Police, CP…

FCT Debunks Report, Says Rtd NIS Comptroller General Died in a Hotel

News Leverage Editor March 4, 2025

The FCT Command has debunked reports that retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped and subsequently killed stating that…

Police Arrest Seven Suspects for Armed Robbery

News Leverage Editor March 4, 2025

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested seven suspects for conspiracy and armed robbery based on credible intelligence and reports received at the Unity Police…

Police Arrest Man with Locally Fabricated Pistol

News Leverage Editor February 19, 2025

A man Orji Chigozie has been arrested by the operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to Awada Divisional Headquarters on a routine foot…

Controversial Singer Portable Turns Himself In

News Leverage Editor February 19, 2025

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has turned himself in at the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yaba just a day…

Just-In: Police Declare Singer Portable Wanted

News Leverage Editor February 18, 2025

The Ogun State Police Command has declared singer Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as “Portable,” wanted for his involvement in a violent attack on government…

NAF Resolves Clash Between Personnel and Police Officers in Warri

News Leverage Editor February 13, 2025

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has addressed the altercation between its personnel and police officers in Warri, Delta State, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, confirming…

Police Arrest Two at Checkpoint, Recover Pistol and Ammunition

News Leverage Editor January 27, 2025

Operatives from the Special Anti-Cult Squad in Enugwu Ukwu arrested two out of the four occupants of a white Toyota Corolla with registration number YAB…

Police Neutralize Bandits, Arrest Suspects, and Rescue Fourteen Children

News Leverage Editor January 20, 2025

On January 18, 2025, the Nigeria Police neutralized a bandit and arrested four others following intelligence about a group of armed bandits holding a strategic…