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The Delta State Police Command has arrested 202 suspects during a significant operation targeting criminal hideouts and black spots. The raid also resulted in the seizure of drugs and vehicles, according to Punch.

The Imo State Police have refuted claims that herdsmen attacked and burned a student hostel in Nekede, Owerri, labeling the reports as "entirely false."

The Oyo State Police Command has recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested three suspects, including a 60-year-old man, in connection with the theft that occurred in Ibadan, according to Punch.

The Sokoto State Police Command successfully thwarted a bandit attack in Daraye Village, Wamako Local Government Area, resulting in the death of one suspect and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle.

On June 7, 2026, a complaint was filed by Hassan Muhammad and Jibril Hassan in Gombe State, alleging that armed individuals broke into their homes and stole mobile phones. Following this, police have reportedly dismantled an eight-member criminal syndicate linked to armed robbery and internet fraud, according to Tribune Online.

The Bauchi State Police Command has recovered a stolen Opel Vectra and arrested three suspects linked to a vehicle theft operation affecting both Bauchi and Gombe states. This development followed a distress call received on June 29, 2026, from a good Samaritan who reported suspicious activity, according to police spokesperson SP Nafiu Habib.

The police have initiated an investigation following an attack by gunmen in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River, which resulted in the death of one farmer and injuries to another. Authorities are urging local residents to remain calm during this incident, according to Premium Times.

The Anambra State Police Command has initiated a crackdown on vehicles with tinted windows as part of a security operation to combat rising insecurity and prevent criminals from using such vehicles. This operation has led to the impounding of both permitted and non-permitted tinted vehicles, raising concerns among motorists, according to Vanguard.

The Enugu chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has condemned the arrest of Prof. Martin Aghaji, a well-known cardiothoracic surgeon, and is seeking explanations from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the police regarding the circumstances of his arrest.

The police in Gombe have arrested eight suspects linked to a robbery and internet fraud syndicate. Authorities are actively pursuing additional members of the alleged group who remain at large, and investigations into the case are ongoing.

Nine individuals have been arrested in Witrantjie in connection with murders related to illegal mining activities. The police conducted the arrests after receiving information about suspects traveling in a minibus taxi, leading to their apprehension.

According to PM News, police have arrested 202 suspects during a raid on brothels and drug dens. The operation also resulted in the impounding of five motor vehicles, ten tricycles, and ten motorcycles for violating traffic regulations, state-imposed restrictions on tricycle operations, and a ban on motorcycles in certain areas.

The Delta State Police Command has rejected social media claims that officers arrested a suspect in an unregistered vehicle on June 27, which allegedly led to a crash and the death of a woman. The police commissioner labeled the report as false and announced the arrest of two individuals for spreading the misinformation.

The Delta State Police Command, under CP Yemi John Oyeniyi, arrested 202 suspects during an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal hideouts in Asaba. Additionally, the police impounded 25 vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles for traffic offences, as reported by Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe.

A 22-year-old suspect in Delta has been arrested by police for allegedly staging his own kidnapping. According to the police commissioner, the individual left home under the pretext of disposing of refuse before orchestrating the incident.

The Cross River State command of the Nigeria Police has urged the Egbor and Orugbam communities in Biase LGA to stop hostilities following the shooting death of Mr. Nkereuwem Okoh on his farm, which also left several others injured. This appeal comes in response to escalating violence in the area, as stated by the police command.

The police in Imo have impounded 25 vehicles for having covered number plates. Authorities stated that all violators, irrespective of their status or position, will be prosecuted according to the law. This action underscores the enforcement of vehicle registration regulations in the region.

The Lagos police conducted a raid on a criminal hideout in Alimosho, resulting in the arrest of several suspects. During the operation, they set fire to a large dump site that residents believed was being used by armed robbers and hardened criminals, according to Vanguard.

Vincent Osiemo, a supporter of Linda Mwananchi, has died following a violent attack by assailants in Kisii. The incident has sparked concerns regarding the potential involvement of police in the violence surrounding the event.

Police have refuted a viral claim regarding a fire at a student hostel in Nekede, labeling the Facebook post as misleading and potentially causing unnecessary panic among local residents, according to Channels TV.