The Nigeria Police Force have arrested multiple suspects in security operations across several states, including a man accused of supplying motorcycles to a suspected Boko Haram member, four alleged cultists linked to three killings in Lagos and two suspects facing allegations of rape and child defilement in Ogun State.

The arrests were recorded on October 23, 2026, according to a 24-hour operational report issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu.

In Gombe State, police intercepted a 30-year-old man, Isma’il Yunusa, who was riding an unregistered motorcycle along Biu Road.

According to the police, Yunusa allegedly confessed to purchasing the motorcycle for ₦1.55 million on behalf of a suspected Boko Haram member identified as “Alhaji”, who reportedly lives in Borno State.

He was also accused of supplying two additional motorcycles to the suspected terrorist in separate transactions, allegedly collecting ₦50,000 for each delivery.

The police said ₦170,000 was recovered from the suspect, while the State Criminal Investigation Department in Gombe had taken over the investigation.

In Lagos State, four people were arrested during a raid on a suspected cult hideout in Ijagemo over alleged involvement in the killings of three people around the Itire area.

The suspects were identified as Usman Yekini, 26; Lekan Alabi, 32; Akeem Olatunji, 33; and Jumoke Ashipa, 34.

Police said efforts were underway to track down other members of the alleged group.

In another incident in Lagos, officers launched a pursuit of suspected armed robbers along Ozumba Mbadiwe Road after witnessing a commercial minibus driver being thrown out of a moving vehicle.

The suspects reportedly abandoned the vehicle and escaped, leaving behind a locally manufactured pistol containing one live cartridge.

The injured driver was taken to Falomo Hospital for medical attention, while police continued efforts to apprehend those involved.

In Ogun State, two suspects were arrested in separate investigations involving the alleged rape of a 26-year-old woman with a mental health condition in Ifo and the alleged sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl.

The police said the suspect in the second case allegedly lured the girl into his residence while she was carrying out an errand.

Both cases were referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran for further investigation.

Meanwhile, in Katsina State, tactical police teams rescued a 27-year-old man, Habu Meshago, after confronting suspected bandits in Karofi Village and forcing them to abandon their captive.

The police also reported that officers repelled attacks on Kafin Soli and Dange villages.

Search operations were continuing for Rukaiya Yusuf, 40, who was reportedly abducted by the fleeing assailants.

In Benue State, three suspected cultists were apprehended following complaints involving alleged extortion threats and destruction of property.

Items recovered from the suspects included two locally made pistols, four live cartridges, a live 9mm round, an axe, charms, two tablets of Tramadol and a black beret allegedly associated with a cult group.

In Akwa Ibom State, five suspects were arrested during a raid on a suspected criminal hideout in Iwuachang Village.

Police said substances believed to be Indian hemp and other suspected illicit drugs were recovered during the operation.

In the Federal Capital Territory, eight suspected vandals were arrested during undercover operations conducted in the Central Business District, Maitama, Wuse, Garki and Asokoro.

According to the police, the suspects allegedly targeted armoured cables, solar-powered streetlights and their supporting poles. They were also said to have admitted to involvement in phone snatching.

In a separate investigation spanning Kwara and Osun states, three suspected armed robbers were arrested in Ila-Orangun, Osun, in connection with a robbery at Faje Village in Kwara State.

The suspects were identified as Kolawole Rasheed, 50; Ismail Abefe, 32; and Emmanuel Ayobawi, 20. A locally manufactured single-barrelled firearm was recovered.

In Taraba State, police took custody of a 30-year-old woman, Catherine Terhemen, alongside a locally fabricated pistol handed over by personnel of the Nigerian Army’s 93 Battalion.

The police alleged that Terhemen participated in an attack on a complainant, during which the victim was assaulted with sticks, allowing a suspected armed robber to escape.

The fleeing suspect reportedly left behind a handbag containing the firearm.

The police said investigations into the various incidents were ongoing, with efforts being made to apprehend suspects still at large and determine the full circumstances of the alleged offences.