The Nigeria Police Force has rescued four kidnap victims, arrested 24 suspected cultists in Anambra State and recovered firearms and ammunition in coordinated security operations across 10 states.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed the successes in a state by state summary of major police operations on October 14, 2026.
The operations also resulted in arrests linked to rape, armed robbery, murder and drug related offences, with police operatives working alongside other security personnel and local hunters.
In Adamawa State, joint security operatives recovered four bodies of suspected terrorists, six AK-47 rifles and a rocket launcher following an attack in Garha District, Hong Local Government Area.
In Anambra State, police detectives arrested 24 additional suspects allegedly involved in a cult clash. Two sharpened machetes were recovered, while investigations continue to determine the individual roles of the suspects.
In Gombe State, police operatives, working with local hunters, intercepted suspected kidnappers and rescued an abducted victim unharmed. One suspect was arrested, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend fleeing accomplices.
Similarly, three abducted victims were rescued in Kogi State and medically examined, with a doctor confirming that they were fit. The victims are being debriefed ahead of their reunification with their families, as security operatives continue bush-combing operations to track down their abductors.
In Delta State, two suspected armed robbers were arrested while allegedly attempting to rob passengers along Osubi Road. Police recovered a locally made, cut to size double barrelled shotgun, seven live cartridges and a jackknife.
In Cross River State, police arrested a suspect allegedly linked to the rape and armed robbery of a 22 year old woman. The victim’s stolen Infinix Smart 7 mobile phone was recovered. According to the police, the suspect allegedly confessed to threatening the woman with a hammer disguised as a shotgun.
In Akwa Ibom State, police raided a suspected criminal hideout in Ika Local Government Area, arresting four suspects and recovering quantities of suspected Indian hemp, bottles of illicit liquor and an ice pipe.
In Osun State, a suspect was arrested over the death of a 20 year old man who was allegedly pushed into a well during an altercation.
In Nasarawa State, police detectives arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged rape of a five year old girl. The police said the suspect confessed to the offence, while the victim underwent medical examination and was reported to be in stable condition.
In Kano State, police operatives on patrol intercepted a tricycle and arrested a suspect after recovering a fabricated revolver pistol and two rounds of live ammunition from him.
Iniedu said the cases were being investigated by the respective State Criminal Investigation Departments (SCIDs) in Yola, Asaba, Gombe, Calabar, Awka, Uyo, Osogbo, Lafia, Kano and Lokoja.
The police said investigations and follow up operations were continuing to track down fleeing suspects, establish the circumstances surrounding the reported offences and bring those found culpable to justice.
