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A well-known comedian and advertiser was shot dead alongside another individual in Anambra State, sparking widespread alarm and security concerns across the region. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the attack attributed to suspected armed cult members.
A 100-level student was shot by suspected cultists at Ignatius Ajuru University in Rivers State, leading to the suspension of the Students' Union Government (SUG) Week.
Six suspected cultists from the Alora Confraternity have been arrested by Ekiti police after a violent clash at a hotel, with investigations currently ongoing.
Four suspected cultists have been arrested in an Edo community following an operation by local authorities. The arrests aim to curb cult-related activities in the area.
A security squad in Edo State, Nigeria, arrested 12 suspected cultists in Benin's Uzebu Quarters as part of a crackdown on cultism and drug trafficking.
The Abia State Police Command has announced the arrest of four suspected cultists and one vandal, recovering firearms and other exhibits during their operations.
Intensified police activities in Ulcinj, Montenegro, resulted in the arrest of 23 individuals and 45 drug seizures. Separately, police in Šid, Serbia, seized 2.4 kilograms of amphetamines and arrested a 19-year-old.
Nigerian police have arrested several suspected criminals across different states, including an armed robber in Rivers State and 24 suspected cultists and political thugs in Osun State. Two individuals were also arrested for alleged self-kidnap.
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists in Akoko South-West Local Government Area, recovering battle axes, knives, and charms during the operation.
Suspected cultists killed a 22-year-old and two others in Lagos, while bandits in Niger State killed residents and torched homes. These incidents highlight ongoing security challenges in different regions of Nigeria.
Police in Akwa Ibom have arrested a suspected drug baron and recovered stolen items during a raid. Separately, police in Osun state arrested three suspected cultists, recovering firearms and charms.
Police in Nigeria have arrested two suspected cultists in Plateau State, seizing drugs during the operation. Separately, two more suspected cultists were apprehended in Edo State.
A shawarma vendor identified as Andy was shot and killed by suspected cultists at his stand in Sangotedo, Lagos, with the masked assailants posing as customers.
Edo's Special Security Squad has arrested 12 suspected cultists in Benin City following a recent killing, also sealing apartments used for initiations.
Police have confirmed an attack by suspected cultists at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), which resulted in the death of one student and injuries to three others.
Police are investigating the shooting deaths of two individuals, identified as the bride's father and a hypeman, at a wedding party in Lagos, allegedly by suspected cultists.
Ogun State Police arrested four suspected cultists for assault and armed robbery, recovering a pistol, an axe, and a stolen iPhone.
Quadri, the son of a Lagos monarch, was reportedly beaten to death by suspected cultists in the Itunmeko area of Ikorodu, Lagos State.
Lagos police are investigating the fatal shooting of Adedipe Adeyinkan on the National Stadium Bridge. The incident is suspected to be cult-related.
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested several suspected members of secret cult groups in Ilorin, recovering firearms, charms and other items believed to be used in criminal activities across the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Adekimi Ojo, disclosed this during a press briefing on Friday in Ilorin, where he highlighted Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-cultists-recover-firearms-in-kwara/
Two suspected cultists have been shot dead in Ojo, Lagos, amid a fresh wave of cult violence, believed to be reprisal attacks between rival groups. Read More:…
A security guard was shot dead in Sangotedo, Lagos, prompting police to launch an investigation into the suspected cult-related attack.
A young man in Lagos was tragically beaten to death by suspected cultists following a dispute over a missing phone, according to local reports.
A security guard was killed and three others were injured in Abule Ijesha, Yaba, Lagos, in an incident suspected to be cult-related violence. Police are investigating the latest outbreak of cult activity in the area.
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists in Imota and seized firearms and ammunition as part of ongoing efforts to combat cultism in the region.
Police in Bayelsa have apprehended 10 individuals suspected of cultism following a violent attack in Yenagoa that resulted in one fatality and three injuries, with investigations ongoing.
Police in Lagos, Nigeria, have arrested 135 suspected cultists and recovered 26 firearms during recent raids. This operation aims to curb cult-related activities and enhance security in the region.
Operatives of the Command's Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) arrested 11 suspected cultists, including LAUTECH students, and recovered firearms, foiling a planned attack.
Police in Kwara have arrested two suspected cultists and recovered a firearm. The arrests were made as part of efforts to combat cult-related activities in the area.
Ongoing cult clashes in Warri, Delta State, have resulted in multiple deaths, with two young men shot dead recently and two others killed earlier in the week by suspected cultists.
Five Serbs were arrested in Kosovo on suspicion of war crimes committed during the 1999 conflict, specifically in connection with the Račak massacre. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into the atrocities.
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists in Egbeda, recovering firearms and a knife, with investigations ongoing into the notorious gang.
Police in Anambra State have arrested 17 suspected cultists in Awka, recovering cannabis and other exhibits. These arrests are part of ongoing efforts to combat cultism and drug-related crimes in the state.
Police in Rivers State have announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with the abduction of two toddlers, and separately, the apprehension of 11 suspected cultists with recovered weapons and ammunition.
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command, in collaboration with the Edo State Security Corps, have arrested 12 suspected cultists in the Elele Community of Uzairue, Auchi.
Prominent Nigerian figures, including the Ooni of Ife and Governor Aiyedatiwa, celebrated Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti on his 100th birthday, recognizing him as a symbol of wisdom and moral leadership.
Police in Akwa Ibom state have arrested 25 suspected cultists during an operation. Authorities also recovered a firearm during the arrests.
Police in Ogun State have arrested four suspected cultists in connection with an alleged armed robbery and assault, specifically involving the theft of an iPhone.
Police in Delta State disrupted cult initiation rites, arresting four suspected cultists and recovering firearms, axes, and illicit drugs in separate operations.
A man identified as Pedro was shot dead on Tuesday by suspected cultists at Idumota in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State.
Sultan Balogun Owolabi, a student of Yaba College of Technology, was shot dead by suspected cultists in Ebute Metta, Lagos, prompting a police investigation into rising cult violence.
Delta police have arrested five suspected cultists and armed robbers across Warri, Ughelli, and Sapele, recovering firearms and ammunition during recent operations.
Police in Nigeria's Cross River State have arrested 10 suspected members of the Axe Men Confraternity in Biase, recovering firearms and other exhibits.
Dozens of climate activists from Extinction Rebellion blocked the A12 highway in The Hague, leading to the arrest of 45 individuals. The protest, which caused significant disruption, saw one demonstrator apprehended for assaulting a police officer.
Nigerian police have arrested 14 suspected cultists in Enugu, while soldiers have apprehended six suspected oil bunkerers in Lagos. These operations highlight ongoing efforts by security forces to combat crime in the country.
Nigerian police have made several arrests across different states, including a second suspect for bridge vandalism in Bayelsa, a suspected robber in Oyo, and eight suspected cultists for assaulting a student in Bayelsa. These arrests are part of ongoing efforts to combat crime.
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspected cultists who were allegedly terrorizing the Apapa, Ijora, and Badia areas, recovering weapons and drugs from them.
The Akwa Ibom Police Command has arrested suspected cultists and a vandal as part of a sustained crackdown on crime, drug abuse, and infrastructure vandalism in the state.
Police in Kwara State, Nigeria, have arrested three suspected cultists in connection with the abduction and murder of a Kwara Poly student.
Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) in Anyigba, Nigeria, has arrested two additional suspected cult members as part of its intensified anti-cultism campaign following a student's killing.
Police in Kwara state have arrested eight suspected cultists and recovered various firearms and weapons. The arrests are part of ongoing efforts to combat cultism and crime in the region.
Delta State Police Command successfully rescued a kidnap victim and arrested three suspected cultists, recovering firearms and drugs in recent operations.
Police in Edo State, Nigeria, disrupted a suspected cult gathering in Benin City, leading to the arrest of two members of the Maphite cult group and the recovery of a firearm.
Police in Anambra have arrested 17 suspected cultists and recovered cannabis during recent raids. The arrests are part of ongoing efforts to combat cultism and drug-related crimes in the state.
Police in Ondo State arrested 24 individuals suspected of cultism. The arrests occurred during an initiation ceremony.
Benue State police have arrested 11 suspected cultists in connection with a deadly targeted attack in Makurdi that resulted in the deaths of eight people.
Police in Kwara State arrested 13 suspected cultists and thugs after raiding a criminal hideout. The arrests were made as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime in the region.
Police in Oyo State, Nigeria, have arrested 16 suspected cultists at The Polytechnic Ibadan and recovered dangerous weapons during the operation.
Nigerian police forces have carried out separate arrests in Kano and Ondo states. Two suspected fraudsters were apprehended in Kano, while two suspected cultists were arrested and a firearm recovered in Ondo.
Delta State Police arrested four suspected cultists and disrupted an initiation ceremony, recovering guns, illicit drugs, and other weapons.
Police in Edo State, Nigeria, have arrested four suspected cultists in Uromi, recovering four pump-action guns. The suspects are reportedly linked to the Eiye Confraternity.
Oyo State Police have arrested two suspected cultists on the campus of Ibadan Polytechnic, recovering a firearm and charms. The suspects reportedly confessed to planning an attack.