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Nigeria

Two dismissed soldiers arrested for robbery as police recover three cars in Ibadan

Two dismissed soldiers of the Nigerian Army, David Okhaie and Balogun Afolabi, have been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for alleged armed robbery in Ibadan.​ Spokesman of the Command, Ayanlade Olayinka, said the suspects were tracked and arrested by operatives of the Monitoring Unit following credible intelligence and an intense manhunt within the Ibadan metropolis. He described the arrest as part of ongoing efforts to curb violent crimes and protect lives and property across the state.​ Olayinka explained that Okhaie, 48, from the Ojoo area of Ibadan, is a dismissed Army Corporal who falsely presented himself as a serving Army Captain. Afolabi, 43, from Wakajaiye area of Ibadan, is also a dismissed Corporal of the Nigerian Army.​ According to the police, investigations showed that the two men specialised in attacking unsuspecting victims at gunpoint and snatching their vehicles, […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 28, 2026

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Nigeria

Police nab 10 suspects for kidnapping, robbery in Imo

The Imo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects for alleged involvement in kidnapping, armed robbery and cult-related activities in different parts of the state. The suspects were paraded at the command headquarters in Owerri, where police also displayed recovered weapons and stolen items linked to their operations.​ Police Commissioner Danjuma Aboki said the arrests followed sustained intelligence-led raids and patrols targeting criminal hideouts. He explained that the operations were part of efforts to clamp down on gangs terrorising residents and motorists in the state.​ Among the exhibits recovered were locally made guns, live ammunition, a pump-action rifle and several vehicles suspected to have been snatched from their owners at gunpoint. Police also displayed phones and other valuables believed to have been taken from victims during robbery and kidnap attacks.​ Aboki said some of the suspects confessed to participating in […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 28, 2025

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Ahafo

Police Investigate Suspected Robbery, Missing Man at Kasoa

Police in the Central Region have launched investigations into a suspected armed robbery at Fijai near Kasoa in the Gomoa East District, where a 35-year-old man, Ben Owusu, has mysteriously gone missing. Owusu, a POP seller, reportedly sent desperate messages to his landlord and a female friend around 2:50 a.m., pleading for help as armed robbers stormed his apartment. Residents said the messages were only seen later in the morning. When they rushed to his home, they found bloodstains on the floor but no trace of him. One resident described the discovery as disturbing, raising fears that Owusu may have been killed and his body taken away or possibly abducted. Police confirmed that Owusu’s Android phone, which he used to send the messages, is missing. However, two other mobile phones and a laptop belonging to him were found destroyed inside […]

Ahmad September 4, 2025

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Nigeria

Police Arrest Suspected Cultist for Rape Attempt in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a notorious cultist and armed robbery suspect, Happiness Alphonsus Iseyen, for allegedly attempting to defile a teenager. The 26-year-old suspect, a resident of Ini Local Government Area, was apprehended on August 28, 2025, following a tip-off from a concerned citizen. According to the police spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, detectives acted swiftly after receiving information on August 27, 2025. The suspect was tracked down and arrested around 1:40 PM. During a search, a locally-fabricated gun with one live cartridge was recovered from Iseyen's possession. In addition to the defilement charge, the suspect is also linked to a series of armed robbery incidents. The police are continuing their investigation to arrest other members of the gang and recover any additional weapons. DSP John emphasized the police's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of Akwa […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA August 30, 2025

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Sports

NFL Star Richard Sherman’s House Ransacked in Terrifying Armed Robbery

Former NFL star Richard Sherman and his family were shaken by a terrifying armed robbery that took place at their Washington home over the weekend. The 37-year-old ex-Seattle Seahawks defensive back shared the unsettling ordeal on social media on March 31, 2025, revealing that at least three armed robbers stormed his home while his wife and children were inside. The robbers, who were captured on surveillance footage, ransacked the house and fled with stolen goods.Sherman described the robbery as a “scary situation,” but praised his wife, Ashley Moss, for handling the situation calmly and ensuring their children remained safe. Sherman posted a video of the robbers jumping out of a shattered window and appealed to the public for help in identifying the intruders.Moss also shared her experience, recounting how she woke up to find intruders outside their bedroom with guns, […]

Muhammad Saminu April 2, 2025

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UPPER EAST

Police Neutralize Armed Robber in Shootout on Wenchi-Wa Highway.

The Police in Wenchi, Bono Region, shot and killed a suspected armed robber in the early hours of December 28, 2024, during an exchange of gunfire. The incident occurred on the Wenchi-Wa Highway around 3:40 a.m. when four armed suspects attacked passengers on a Sprinter minibus and a Yutong bus.Upon receiving a distress call, the police patrol team responded, only to be met with gunfire from the robbers. The officers retaliated, killing one suspect, while the other three escaped into the bush.Recovered items include a locally manufactured single-barrel gun, six BB cartridges, cash, and a student bag containing two Itel mobile phones and a power bank believed to be stolen.Authorities have launched a manhunt for the escaped suspects and are continuing investigations.

Edem 4Style December 31, 2024

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OTI

Three Armed Robbers Jailed 125 Years for Attacking Lotto Company Boss.

Three individuals have been handed a total of 125 years in prison for their roles in an armed robbery attack on Mr. Makafui Atsu Kumordzi, the Director of Makafui and Son’s Limited, a lotto business in Ayitikope, Akatsi South Municipality, Volta Region.The convicted men, Nzete Chukunhru Best, 28, Mark Billy Agbozo (aka Teacher), 31, and Ernest Sokpi Amevor (aka Peace Maker), 32, faced charges of robbery, conspiracy, and abetment. Agbozo and Sokpi Amevor each received 50 years of hard labor, while Chukunhru was sentenced to 25 years.The court, presided over by Judge Felix Datsomor, delivered the verdict on December 23, 2024, after a full trial. Prosecutors revealed that the group attacked the residence of Mr. Kumordzi on May 29, 2021, using a taxi and weapons to rob GH₵825,000 in cash. The victim was shot in the thigh during the robbery.Following […]

Edem 4Style December 26, 2024

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