The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has arrested over 1,000 suspects across the country in the month of October 2024.
The suspects according to a statement by the Force Public Relations officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi issued on Wednesday in Abuja were arrested for various crimes, including armed robbery, kidnapping, murder, illegal arms possession, and cult-related activities.
Adejobi also confirmed the recovery of 210 various firearms, 3172 ammunition of various calibres, including 118 stolen vehicles and rescue of 64 victims of kidnapping across the country.
He said the feat which was recorded in several operations indicates the unflinching dedication and commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun to ensure perpetrator of heinous crimes of various degrees are swept away from disrupting the peace of the country.
The Force spokesman who highlighted some of the breakthroughs recorded in the fight against several crimes across the country cited the arrest of a major arms dealer operating in Plateau State.
He said the suspect, identified as Jubril Musa ‘m’ was arrested with 2 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition (long), 1 makarov pistol, 1 fabricated bronny pistol, a single round of 7.8mm live ammunition, 2 rounds of g3 live ammunition, 4 rounds of 7.6mm live ammunition (short), and a single round of 9mm live ammunition.
The suspect further confessed to supplying these various arms and ammunition to bandits and kidnappers operating in the state.
Adejobi reassured the public of the IGP unwavering commitment to ensure the police force dedication to enhancing the safety and security of the country, implementing various tactical operations, intelligence-led policing, and community engagement strategies.
He said the goal of the initiatives is to establish a substantial decrease in crime rates across the country and the record of significant strides in combating several times of violent crimes such as banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, and cybercrime.
“Embracing a multifaceted approach to law enforcement, the Nigeria Police Force remains relentless on the mission of ensuring crimes and criminalities are brought to its lowest in accordance with the Rule of Law, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism in carrying out extant duties of protection of lives and properties.
