Armed Robbers – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:09:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Armed Robbers – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Notorious Kidnapper, Armed Robber Neutralized in Nasarawa Joint Security Operation https://www.theinfostride.com/notorious-kidnapper-armed-robber-neutralized-in-nasarawa-joint-security-operation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/notorious-kidnapper-armed-robber-neutralized-in-nasarawa-joint-security-operation/#respond Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:00:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405511 A notorious kidnapper and armed robber, identified as Abdullahi, also known as “Honor,” has been neutralized in a joint security operation conducted by the Nasarawa State Police Command, the Nigerian Army, and local vigilante groups. The operation, carried out on March 14, 2025, at about 10:00 p.m., led to the interception of the suspect near [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/notorious-kidnapper-armed-robber-neutralized-in-nasarawa-joint-security-operation/feed/ 0 Nigeria Police, Military Neutralize Armed Robbers in Nasarawa State https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-military-neutralize-armed-robbers-in-nasarawa-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-military-neutralize-armed-robbers-in-nasarawa-state/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:30:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381973 The Nigeria Police Force in Nasarawa State, in collaboration with the military, successfully neutralized a group of armed robbers on June 29, 2024. The operation led to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of various stolen items. According to a press release by DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer for the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-military-neutralize-armed-robbers-in-nasarawa-state/feed/ 0 Suspected Armed Robbers From Ibadan Arrested In Ogun https://www.theinfostride.com/suspected-armed-robbers-from-ibadan-arrested-in-ogun/ https://www.theinfostride.com/suspected-armed-robbers-from-ibadan-arrested-in-ogun/#respond Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:32:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302249 Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have arrested two armed robbery suspects in the Agbara area of Ado Odo Ota Local Government Area of the state. In a statement on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun, Abimbola Oyeyemi, identified the suspects as 28-year-old Olanrewaju Sikiru and Olayemi Obisesan, 25. He explained that the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/suspected-armed-robbers-from-ibadan-arrested-in-ogun/feed/ 0 Police Arrest 2 of 7 syndicate Armed Robbers in Katsina https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-2-of-7-syndicate-armed-robbers-in-katsina/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-2-of-7-syndicate-armed-robbers-in-katsina/#respond Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:59:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=284236 Two members of a seven-man armed robbery syndicate have been arrested by the police in Katsina State. Those apprehended include Aliyu Mohammed, aged 38-years-old and Jamilu Tijjani aged 30-years-old. The suspects according to the police, are responsible for terrorizing Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and its environs. In a press briefing held at the command headquarters [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-2-of-7-syndicate-armed-robbers-in-katsina/feed/ 0 Police Arrests 15 Suspected Criminals in Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrests-15-suspected-criminals-in-lagos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrests-15-suspected-criminals-in-lagos/#respond Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:33:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=280088 The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected robbers and cultists at strategic locations in the Ikorodu and Lekki/Ajah areas of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed this via a statement issued on Tuesday. According to the statement, the suspects include Segun Ariyo, Kazeem Akinpelu, Ibrahim Oni, Tobi Awoyefa, Yusuf [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrests-15-suspected-criminals-in-lagos/feed/ 0 Police Kills 2 Suspected Kidnappers as Armed Robbers are Arrested in Sokoto https://www.theinfostride.com/police-kills-2-suspected-kidnappers-as-armed-robbers-are-arrested-in-sokoto/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-kills-2-suspected-kidnappers-as-armed-robbers-are-arrested-in-sokoto/#respond Sun, 06 Dec 2020 21:40:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=276773 Two suspected kidnappers have been killed in Sanyinna area of Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State during a gun battle with the police. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ibrahim Sani Ka’oje disclosed this on Saturday during a press conference at the command’s headquarters. He explained that been an upsurge in kidnap for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-kills-2-suspected-kidnappers-as-armed-robbers-are-arrested-in-sokoto/feed/ 0 Army Troops Kills Suspected Armed Robbers in Plateau, injures Others https://www.theinfostride.com/army-troops-kills-suspected-armed-robbers-in-plateau-injures-others/ https://www.theinfostride.com/army-troops-kills-suspected-armed-robbers-in-plateau-injures-others/#respond Sat, 28 Nov 2020 18:18:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=275953 Troops of the Operation Safe Haven have killed a suspected armed robber in Barkin Ladi, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, the troops also injured several other suspected armed robbers during the encounter. According to the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/army-troops-kills-suspected-armed-robbers-in-plateau-injures-others/feed/ 0 Police Arrested Man Plotting with Armed Men Against Boss https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrested-man-plotting-with-armed-men-against-boss/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrested-man-plotting-with-armed-men-against-boss/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2020 07:50:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=270282 The police has arrested a security guard who was plotting an operation with armed robbers to rob and kill his boss. The InfoStride discovered that in the Matogun area of Agbodo in Ifo Local Government Council Area of Ogun State, the suspect identified as Adamu Ibrahim employed as a security guard at Inspiration Fuel Station; [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrested-man-plotting-with-armed-men-against-boss/feed/ 0 Robbers Told Me To Sing After Stealing From Me – Banky W https://www.theinfostride.com/armed-robbers-asked-me-to-sing-for-them-after-robbing-me-banky-w/ Sat, 09 Nov 2019 17:14:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=240668 Popular singer and filmmaker, Bankole Wellington, aka Banky W, has shared a weird story about how armed robbers asked him to entertain them after stealing from him. According to Banky, it was the scariest free show he ever did in his life. Speaking at a recent event, he had this to say, “I recall that [...]

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]]> My Robbery Experience Was Traumatizing – Mr 2Kay https://www.theinfostride.com/my-robbery-experience-was-traumatizing-mr-2kay/ Fri, 24 Nov 2017 09:56:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=190348 After his terrible experiences at the hands of armed robbers, Mr 2Kay is grateful to be alive. During a recent interview, the singer prayed that no one experiences what he did. As was reported, Mr 2Kay was attacked by armed robbers in his room at the Eko Hotel and Suites, after his performance at the [...]

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]]> 42 Suspected Armed Robbers Break Free In Bayelsa State https://www.theinfostride.com/42-suspected-armed-robbers-break-free-in-bayelsa-state/ Thu, 09 Nov 2017 06:30:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=188186 About 42 suspected armed robbers and cultists detained by the Special Anti Robbery Squad cell (SARS) in Yenagoa on Tuesday broke loose from detention and escaped. A Policeman attached to the SARS who was brought in to cordon off the facility said that they were still taking stock of the number of inmates that had [...]

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]]> Mr 2Kay Beaten Up By Armed Robbers https://www.theinfostride.com/mr-2kay-beaten-up-by-armed-robbers/ Tue, 24 Oct 2017 17:57:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=186422 Mr 2Kay was recently robbed and beaten badly after the “Buckwyld N Breathless” concert which took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites. According to a Sakpaide Ogaga, a PR consultant, Mr 2Kay was in the room with a friend and struggled with one of the robbers, as the others punched and hit him with [...]

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]]> Armed Robbers Attack Odunlade Adekola, Bolaji Amusan In Ogun State https://www.theinfostride.com/armed-robbers-attack-odunlade-adekola-bolaji-amusan-in-ogun-state/ Mon, 17 Jul 2017 22:23:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172293 Popular Yoruba actors, Odunlade Adekola and Bolaji Amusan, better known as Mr. Latin, were on Saturday, July 15, reportedly attacked by armed men in Ogun State. According to Mr. Latin’s account, they were returning from a Glo Music show when they ran into the gunmen on Sagamu road. “We left Ijebu-Ode after the show and [...]

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]]> Lagos Police arrests 6 Suspected Armed Robbers, recovers Weapons and Car https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-police-arrests-6-suspected-armed-robbers-recovers-weapons-and-car/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 19:06:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169359 The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspected armed robbers terrorising residents at Agbara road, Atan-Ota in Ogun and Lagos state respectively. The hoodlums were apprehended by operatives of the command on patrol at Progress Hotel situated along Agbara road. The suspects, Lawal Sikini, Segun Seda; Lanre Bello; Lawal Mayowa; Azeez Mustapha and Tijani [...]

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]]> Fayose Once Shot At His Own Car Then Blamed Robbers – APC https://www.theinfostride.com/fayose-once-shot-at-his-own-car-then-blamed-robbers-apc/ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 18:47:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123669 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has said that Governor Ayo Fayose once shot at his own car and then blamed the act on armed robbers. The Ekiti APC also gave other examples of antics supposedly carried out by the governor as “blackmail stunts”. The claims were contained in a statement released by [...]

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]]> Election Riggers Are Armed Robbers – Nyesom Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/election-riggers-are-armed-robbers-nyesom-wike/ Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:45:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119793 Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has warned that anyone caught rigging elections in the state would be treated like an armed robber. Wike also urged prospective election riggers to prepare their wills before coming into the state, PM News reports. “Anyone who plans to rig an election is an armed robber and should be treated [...]

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]]> Moyo Lawal Shed Light On Sick Ordeal, Armed Robbery Attack https://www.theinfostride.com/moyo-lawal-shed-light-on-sick-ordeal-armed-robbery-attack/ Wed, 03 Feb 2016 11:50:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119758 The month of January was a tough month for actress Moyo Lawal who was seriously ill with armed robbers storming her family house. Moyo Lawal who is a graduate of the University of Lagos narrated her sickly ordeal when she was in the hospital on her Instagram page. “So a couple of weeks ago, I [...]

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]]> More Than 10 Suspected Robbers Killed In Shootout With Lagos Police In 12 Days https://www.theinfostride.com/more-than-10-suspected-robbers-killed-in-shootout-with-lagos-police-in-12-days/ Wed, 02 Dec 2015 11:08:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109980 No fewer than 10 suspected armed robbers have been killed in the last 12 days in different parts of Lagos State during an exchange of gunfire with the police. The State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, made the disclosure on Monday while addressing journalists. Mr. Owoseni said that while some of suspects died exchanging gunfire [...]

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]]> Armed Robbers Attack FESTAC Town For The Second Time This Month https://www.theinfostride.com/armed-robbers-attack-festac-town-for-the-second-time-this-month/ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 15:14:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107616 For the second time in less than a month, daredevil armed robbers have attacked FESTAC town in Lagos State, shooting sporadically. According to eyewitnesses, the shooting occurred on Tuesday around 7th avenue in FESTAC. The latest attack on FESTAC is coming on the heels of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s assurance to make Lagos safe and secure [...]

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]]> Famous Yoruba Actor Odunlade Adekola Debunks Death Rumors https://www.theinfostride.com/famous-yoruba-actor-odunlade-adekola-debunks-death-rumors/ Mon, 02 Nov 2015 14:04:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=105081 Nollywood Yoruba actor, Odunlade Adekola was reportedly attacked by armed robbers at his home in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Friday night. The report was all over social media that the actor even died. The actor took to Instagram some hours ago to deny the claims.. See what he wrote below: – :: It has come [...]

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]]> Toyin Aimakhu’s Husband and Playmate survives Car Accident while fleeing from Armed Robbers https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-aimakhus-husband-and-playmate-survives-car-accident-while-fleeing-from-armed-robbers/ Tue, 22 Sep 2015 07:55:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100326 Toyin Aimakhu’s husband and fellow Yoruba movie playmate, Adeniyi Johnson, was involved in a car accident over the weekend. The Nollywood star crashed his Nissan Jeep and shared the photo of his wrecked jeep on his Instagram on Sunday, September 20. Adeniyi Johnson bashed his jeep when he was trying to flee from armed robbers. “To GOD [...]

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]]> Robbers kill contractor, shoot 12-year-old daughter in Ogudu, Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/robbers-kill-contractor-shoot-12-year-old-daughter-in-ogudu-lagos/ Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:01:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=33801 A gang of robbers on Sunday shot dead a 59-year-old contractor, Alhaji Yusuf Surajudeen, in his home located on Adebola Street in the Ogudu, Ojota area of Lagos State. Surajudeen’s 12-year-old daughter, Aisha, was also shot in the face during the operation which lasted for less than an hour. When our correspondent visited the home [...]

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