Police arrest 16 suspected robbers, cultists in nationwide crackdown

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested at least 16 suspects in separate operations across eight states over alleged kidnapping, armed robbery, homicide, sexual offences, cultism and drug-related activities.

Punch1 source1 min read6 days agoFiled September 21, 2026

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