Men of Oyo State Police command have arrested two suspected armed robbers. 

The command also revealed that it has recovered some items as exhibits from the suspects. 

In a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday, he said that the suspects carried out robbery operation along Oyo–Iwo Expressway.

He revealed that the command received information about the incident and swung into action. 

“The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 5 July 2026, following a distress call received at the Police Control Room, Eleyele, Ibadan, reporting that a gang of armed robbers had barricaded the Oyo–Iwo Expressway around Akoda Village in Afijio Local Government Area. 

“Further intelligence-driven investigation led the VCRU operatives to the hideouts of the suspects, culminating in the arrest of Abubakar Jape and Sheu Dengi.

“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the robbery operation. An identification parade was subsequently conducted, during which the victims positively identified them as some of the armed robbers who attacked and robbed them,” he further stated.  

Nasarawa State Police Command has commenced an intensive manhunt for suspected kidnappers following the abduction of three students of the Federal University of Lafia.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Ramhan Nansel, who disclosed the unfortunate incident in a statement on Wednesday, said the armed men attacked the school area on Tuesday night.

He said the command received a distress call from the Chief Security Officer, CSO of the university at about 9:20 pm, reporting the abduction of students “residing at Living Seed Lodge, located in a bushy area on the outskirts of the students’ residential community”.

The PPRO said upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed immediately ordered the deployment of tactical teams, patrol operatives, and other security personnel to the scene.

The operatives, according to the statement, swiftly mobilized and launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation within the surrounding forest, rescuing one of the victims.

“The prompt response of the police led to the successful rescue of one of the abducted students.

“Efforts have since been intensified to ensure the safe rescue of the remaining two victims still in captivity and the arrest of the perpetrators.

“The Commissioner of Police has directed all operational and intelligence assets of the Command to sustain the ongoing operation until the remaining victims are rescued unharmed.

“He assured members of the public that no effort will be spared in bringing the criminals to justice”, the PPRO added.

The Bauchi Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man for allegedly defiling an 8-year-old girl .

The perpetrator was accused of luring the minor into his room to commit the crime.

The Police got wind of the incident following a complaint filed by the mother to the victim at the ‘E’ Division Yelwa, Bauchi, on 5th July, 2026 at about 10:14pm.

The complainant, a resident of Dorawan Dillalai, told the Police that the suspect, one Muhammad Makama, of the same address, lured her daughter into his room and defiled her.

Spokesman of the Command, SP Nafiu Habib said that police operatives immediately rushed the victim to the police clinic for medical examination and treatment.

He added that the suspect was also taken to the same facility for treatment after being assaulted by some angry members of the community, and was subsequently discharged.

“The case is under investigation at the Gender Laboratory of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Bauchi, for discreet investigation and diligent prosecution,” he said.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu condemned the act while assuring the public that the Command would ensure justice is served in accordance with the law.