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Police Arrest Notorious Armed Robbery Suspect, ‘Abba Fiya’, In Kano

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4 months ago

December 27, 2025

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a notorious armed robbery suspect, Abba Aliyu, popularly known as “Abba Fiya,” in a major security breakthrough aimed at curbing violent crime in the state.

However, the arrest was made on December 21, 2025, by operatives of the Command’s Anti-Daba Unit while responding to a distress call over an armed robbery incident at Hausawa Quarters, Kano.

According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, the arrest followed the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori. A sharp knife was recovered from the 26-year-old suspect, who hails from Dala Quarters, Kano.

The operation was carried out in accordance with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, regarding the prompt response to emergency situations.

The police said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is a notorious criminal who specializes in armed robbery and violent Daba clashes. During interrogation, Abba Fiya reportedly confessed to participating in several armed robberies and rivalry gang fights in areas including Gobirawa Gangare, Dala, and Tudun Fulani Mayanka within Kano metropolis.

Further discreet investigations also led to the suspect’s confession to involvement in a series of armed robbery operations across Kano, Rivers and Lagos states, some of which reportedly resulted in deaths, injuries and loss of property.

The Command disclosed that investigations are ongoing and assured that the suspect would be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

Commending the operatives for the successful arrest, the Commissioner of Police called on members of the public to continue to cooperate with the Police by providing timely information on suspicious movements or activities.

The public has also been urged to report emergencies through the Command’s emergency numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926, or via the NPF Rescue Me Application available on the Play Store.

The Kano State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state.

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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence.

The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, explained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim.

Ayanlade said, “Preliminary information reveals that the victim, a 60-year-old male and building materials trader, was accosted while returning home along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road by four masked armed men, who forcefully whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Principle Takeout, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

He was reportedly attacked by the suspected kidnappers on Saturday while on his way to pick up an order made for his child’s dedication on Sunday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to force him into a nearby bush in a kidnapping attempt. However, he reportedly resisted and tried to escape.

In the course of the struggle, the assailants opened fire, shooting him multiple times.

Concerned residents quickly rushed him to a nearby medical facility, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The deceased was said to have recently gotten married and welcomed a baby boy.

The tragic event has turned a joyous occasion into a moment of grief for the family.

The shocking development has left the Ekpoma community in deep sorrow, with many residents expressing outrage over the growing insecurity in the area.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika has ordered a “full-scale investigation and intensified manhunt for those responsible.”

According to her, the Police, in collaboration with the military, local vigilantes, and hunters, are actively pursuing the perpetrators through coordinated operations.

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Grandfathers Arrested For Drug Trafficking

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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Two grandfathers, aged 83 and 78, are among several suspects apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a fresh nationwide crackdown on illicit drug trafficking.

Pa John Ofiel, 83, was arrested on Tuesday, 28 April during a raid in the Aba region of Abia State.

The NDLEA said that operatives acting on credible intelligence recovered 700 grams of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis already packaged into retail sachets.

The octogenarian, who claimed to be a professional shoemaker allegedly confessed to delving into the illicit trade.

In Ekiti State on Thursday 30 April 78 year old Ogunjobi Samuel was detained at his residence in Ilupeju-Ekiti where officers seized 350 grams of cannabis from him, identifying him as a local peddler.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, (CCEO), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (Rtd), commended the various state commands for their drug supply reduction efforts.

He urged officers to maintain the current momentum, balancing enforcement with the agency’s War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitisation activities.
The enforcement drive also led to the arrest of a notorious drug dealer in Oyo State Taofik Adeyemi, 49.

He was apprehended on Saturday, 2 May, at his residence in Ibadan after months of evading the authorities.

He was caught alongside his salesman, Mustapha Oyerinde, with 3.085kg of cannabis and a getaway vehicle.

Across other states, the NDLEA recorded significant seizures including over 140,000 pills and capsules of Tramadol intercepted in separate operations targeting transit routes from Damaturu to Hadejia.

A raid on Awolowo Market in Mushin area of Lagos state resulted in the recovery of 740kg of cannabis while in Kaduna, two suspects were caught on the Abuja-Jos highway with 290kg of compressed cannabis concealed in a Honda Ridgeline.

A 65-year-old driver was intercepted at the Ile-Ife toll gate in Osun state conveying skunk and methamphetamine, leading to a follow up arrest of the consignment’s owner in Ilesha.

In line with it’s mandate, the NDLEA continued its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) advocacy, holding enlightenment lectures for students, Islamic schools, and commercial motorcyclists in Niger, Kano, Anambra, and Lagos states.

The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, noted that the agency remains committed to “cleansing the streets” of both notorious distributors and those who use age as a shield for criminal activity.