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PHOTOS: Two suspected fake orphanage representatives arrested in Nasarawa
Two women claiming to represent Children of Mary Orphanage Home, located in G.R.A Otukpo, Benue State, have been arrested in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
The suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 and handed over to the Department of State Services (DSS) for investigation.
It was gathered that the suspects allegedly traveled from Otukpo to Lafia to solicit financial support for children at the orphanage.
Their activities, however, aroused suspicion among residents, leading to their arrest and subsequent transfer to security operatives.
Authorities have advised members of the public who may recognize the suspects to contact their families or the management of Children of Mary Orphanage Home for clarification as investigations continues.
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Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested 135 suspected cultists and recovered 26 firearms during coordinated raids carried out across identified criminal hideouts and black spots in different parts of the state.
A statement by the command said the operation, which was conducted on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, PSC, MNIPS, followed credible intelligence on plans by rival cult groups to engage in violence linked to the July 7 (7/7) cult celebration and initiation.
The coordinated raids were carried out by Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Tactical Commanders and operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU).
According to the police, the operation was aimed at preventing cult-related violence and other criminal activities across the state.
During the exercise, officers arrested 135 suspected cultists and recovered 26 firearms.
Other items recovered included 16 dangerous weapons, comprising cutlasses, battle axes, daggers and knives, cult insignia, assorted charms, 11 bottles of different alcoholic brands, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other illicit drugs, as well as six mobile phones.
“The operation followed intelligence indicating plans by rival cult groups to launch attacks and engage in other criminal activities,” the statement said.
The Command added that investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest other members of the criminal gangs who are still at large.
It also stated that the suspects currently in custody would be charged to court after the conclusion of investigations.
“Investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal gangs, while the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations,” the statement noted.
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Delta State security outfit, SafeCity Security Service, in collaboration with operatives of the state police command, has arrested a notorious wanted bandit, Abubakar Usman.
The arrest followed the kidnapping of one Mrs Blessing Chiedu, a native of Umunede Kingdom, who was abducted on 2nd July, 2026, along the Ani-Ifekide Farm Road, Ubulu-Uku. The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of N100 million from her family.
Spokesperson for the SafeCity Security Service, Harrison Gwamnishu, made the disclosure in a post on X on Wednesday
According to Gwamnishu, upon receiving the information, he escalated the matter, and the Delta State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad, Asaba, led by CSP Osakpolor, swung into action.
He said using their Hydra Tech Surveillance System, a coordinated rescue operation was launched, Mrs Blessing Chiedu, a native of Umunede, was successfully rescued alive and unharmed along the Ubulu-Unor/Ashama Road.
After her rescue, he said the team immediately launched a manhunt for the fleeing kidnappers until the early hours of Wednesday when their surveillance system located the gang to their hideout in the Ogwashi-Uku/Adonta Forest of the state.
“A gun battle ensued, during which our combined team overpowered the criminals. One of the most wanted suspects, Abubakar Usman, was successfully captured, while other members of the gang escaped into the forest with their firearms.
“Investigations reveal that Abubakar Usman and his gang have been responsible for several kidnapping operations across Igbodo, Umunede, and surrounding communities, where they have extorted millions of naira in ransom from innocent families,” he said.
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Troops of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested three suspected drug peddlers allegedly supplying illicit substances to terrorists and other criminal elements in Katsina State.
The joint operation was conducted at about 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 by troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi deployed at Kafur, alongside operatives of the NDLEA Area Command, Malumfashi.
The operation targeted Kagara village in Kafur Local Government Area, where the security team raided suspected drug distribution points.
According to security sources, three suspects identified as Mohammed Lawan, 34, Muhawiya Haruna, 40, and Junadata Usman, 40, were arrested during the operation.
Items recovered from the suspects included substances suspected to be cannabis sativa, quantities of tramadol capsules, pregabalin, diazepam, Extol-5 tablets, rubber solution, and “Suck and Die” spirit.
The sources said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects were allegedly involved in supplying hard drugs and other intoxicating substances to terrorists and criminal elements operating within Kafur and neighbouring communities.
The arrested suspects, along with the recovered exhibits, have been handed over to the NDLEA Area Command in Malumfashi for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The operation is part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to disrupt the logistics and supply networks supporting terrorism and other forms of criminality across Katsina State.
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