Police crackdown on crime: 1,284 arrests, 284 firearms seized, 97 victims rescued in 6 weeks

The Nigeria Police Force has announced a string of significant achievements in their ongoing efforts to combat crime and ensure public safety for all citizens

In a series of operations recently carried out, operatives of the force nabbed 307-armed robbery suspects, 296 kidnapping suspects, 301 homicide suspects, 176 rape/defilement suspects, and 204 suspected cultists, recovers 284 firearms, 6702 ammunition of various calibres, 107 vehicles and rescues 97 victims in the space of 6 weeks.

Notable among these successes is the dismantling of a notorious 16-member robbery syndicate in Plateau State, who posed as police officers to steal motorcycles and tricycles. The police also apprehended a specialized house robber and a group of metal scavengers who stole valuables from refuse dumps.

A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, said, “the Inspector-General of Police has commended the officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, recognizing their dedication and celerity in the execution of their duty. To further support the government in the fight against money laundering, the IGP has also established the Anti-Money Laundering unit at the Force Headquarters headed by CP Hycenth Edozie Azuka. This development is also accompanied by the appointment of a new commander for the IGP-STFPIB, aimed at tackling oil theft and pipeline vandalism.”

He added that “The Nigeria Police Force under the present leadership has been committed to executing its statutory mandate as enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and to this end, the Inspector-General of Police has reasserted his dedication to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. We urge citizens to give their maximum cooperation and support, in order to have a society where crime is at its barest minimum.”