Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command, over the weekend, arrested three suspected interstate armed robbers.

The criminal syndicate who operate in ONdo and Lagos States, were nabbed during a stop and search operation by police operatives while they were travelling in a Mercedes-Benz ML 350 SUV.

During the searvch, one AK-47 rifle, one magazine loaded with 18 rounds of live ammunition, one English-made Beretta pistol loaded with four rounds of live ammunition, one UTC axe and one iron cutter were discovered in theior possession.

While briefing newsmen on the arrest of the suspect, the commissioner of police in Ondo, Felix Ohagwu identified the suspects as Promise Daniel, 34; Ifeanyi Umahi, 29; and Adaramoye Abayomi, 37.

According to Ohagwu, the arrest was made in connection with an armed robbery case initially reported on 14th June, 2026, at Iju Division, Ita-Ogbolu, Akure North Local Government Area of the state, adding that the suspects have been on the command’s watchlist.

He said, “The Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained offensive against violent crimes with the arrest of three suspected members of a notorious interstate armed robbery syndicate allegedly responsible for a series of armed robbery operations across Ondo and Lagos States.

“Acting on credible intelligence and sustained surveillance, the operatives intercepted the suspects while they were travelling in a Mercedes-Benz ML 350 SUV, ash colour.

“During interrogation, the suspects made useful confessional statements regarding the ownership of the recovered weapons and other criminal activities.

“The information provided is currently assisting investigators in tracking down other fleeing members of the gang and uncovering the full extent of their operations.” 

Thunderstorm has struck Dadiri Tirgali village in Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing six children instantly and injuring two others.

DAILY POST gathered on Monday morning that the six deceased minors were struck by lightning while about eight children were working on a farm on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

The injured minors have reportedly been taken to a clinic for medical attention.

In a message on the incident, Christopher Nathaniel, the Adamawa State governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, said he received the news of the tragedy with deep sorrow.

He stated, “The loss of innocent young lives has thrown the entire Ganye Chiefdom and Adamawa State into mourning. On behalf of myself, my family, and the great people of the SDP, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the people of Dadiri Tirgali, His Royal Majesty, the Gangwari Ganye, and the entire people of Ganye Local Government Area.”

 Ganye is famously called the food basket of Adamawa State because of how massively food crops, including yam tubers, are grown in the area.

Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested five suspected militia members and seized a firearm during a clearance operation in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.

According to security sources, the operation was conducted around 8:00 a.m. on July 17 by personnel from the Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Otukpo and Oju.

The troops reportedly stormed suspected militia hideouts in the Otukpo-Nobi, Amichio and Amula Forest axis, where five suspects were apprehended.

Items recovered during the operation included a locally fabricated Dane gun and five rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.

Following the raid, the troops demolished the identified militia camps to prevent the suspects and their associates from returning to use them as operational bases.

The arrested suspects remain in military custody for preliminary investigation, while security forces continue efforts to track down and arrest other members of the suspected criminal network operating in the area.