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Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover AK-47 in Plateau
Plateau State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle in Bokkos Local Government Area as part of ongoing efforts to tackle criminal activities across the state. The post Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover AK-47 in Plateau appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 8, 2026
Police rescue one as kidnappers attack Nasarawa Federal varsity, abducts students
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 [] Police rescue one as kidnappers attack Nasarawa Federal varsity, abducts students
Vanguard News
· Jul 8, 2026
Police arrest 2 suspected armed robbers, recover firearm in Oyo
The Police Command in Oyo State has apprehended two suspected armed robbers and recovered firearm and other items on the Oyo-Iwo Expressway. The post Police arrest 2 suspected armed robbers, recover firearm in Oyo appeared first on Vanguard News.
The West Australian
· Jul 6, 2026
Manhunt for prisoner Isacc Thompson after escape from custody in Darwin
Police have launched an urgent search for a prisoner who escaped from custody wearing only shorts and socks.
Eyewitness News Bahamas
· Jul 2, 2026
Police recover high-powered firearm and ammunition after suspect flees officers during patrol off Shirley Street
WEAPON AND AMMO SEIZURE: Police have seized a high-powered firearm and ammunition after a suspicious man fled from officers conducting routine patrols off Shirley Street on Wednesday night. According to preliminary reports, shortly after 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 1st July, 2026, officers assigned to Central Division were on routine mobile patrol in the area []
NDTV
· Jun 29, 2026
Germany: Several Feared Dead In Shooting In Stade, Say Reports; Police Operation Underway
Police detain a male suspect as authorities launch a major operation following the shooting.
South Africa Today
· Jun 24, 2026
Ndwedwe Standoff: Murder Suspect Arrested as Police Escape Mob Siege in KwaZulu-Natal
Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal — A murder suspect wanted in connection with the killing of a 22-year-old man was taken into custody Tuesday after Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) officers uncovered his hiding place — only for two South African Police Service (SAPS) officers to become trapped for nearly an hour by an armed, stone-throwing mob that attempted []
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Related coverage for "Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover AK-47 in Plateau": Daily Post Nigeria — Police rescue one as kidnappers attack Nasarawa Federal varsity, abducts students. Vanguard News — Police arrest 2 suspected armed robbers, recover firearm in Oyo. The West Australian — Manhunt for prisoner Isacc Thompson after escape from custody in Darwin. Eyewitness News Bahamas — Police recover high-powered firearm and ammunition after suspect flees officers during patrol off Shirley Street. NDTV — Germany: Several Feared Dead In Shooting In Stade, Say Reports; Police Operation Underway. South Africa Today — Ndwedwe Standoff: Murder Suspect Arrested as Police Escape Mob Siege in KwaZulu-Natal