Nigeria Police Arrest 16 Suspects in Nationwide Operations

The Nigeria Police Force arrested at least 16 suspects in operations across eight states for alleged involvement in crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, homicide, sexual offences, cultism, and drug-related activities. Force Public Relations Officer Ani Iniedu provided a state-by-state summary of these arrests.

In Oyo State, four suspects were apprehended between September 17 and 18, 2026, including a member of a kidnapping syndicate and a serving personnel of another security agency linked to armed robbery. In Delta State, six suspects were arrested for defilement of minors and drug trafficking.

Kogi State saw two arrests related to a fatal shooting and a missing-person case. In Kano State, a female suspect was arrested concerning her husband's death.

Additionally, in Bayelsa State, a murder suspect was placed in protective custody following community unrest. The respective State Criminal Investigation Departments are investigating all cases.