The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has intensified and reinvigorated its strategies, resulting in the successful rescue of numerous victims and the apprehension of several suspects.
This, it said, is a determined effort to sustain the fight against kidnapping, armed robbery, and other forms of criminality across the country.
According to the Police, over the past week, coordinated operations were conducted in various states, including Lagos and Kwara States, leading to the rescue of 13 individuals who had earlier been kidnapped and held for ransom, and the arrest of several armed robbery suspects.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement made available to Thelensng on Sunday.
Adejobi said that on the December 27, 2024, Police operatives attached to the Kwara State Command mobilised and stormed a den of kidnappers in the Idofin-Igbana area of the state, after receiving a distress call of the abduction of 13 persons.
He explained that the operatives encountered resistance from the kidnappers but successfully overpowered the kidnappers, causing them to flee the scene with various degrees of injuries and leading to the successful rescue of the 13 kidnapped victims.
Similarly, on the 28th of December 2024, following a report of a public disturbance at Pinnacle Depot, Lekki, Police operatives attached to the Lagos State Command visited the scene and accosted two individuals identified as Lawan Mustapha ‘m’ 38 years, and Aina Daniel ‘m’ 38 years.
A thorough search was carried out, resulting in the recovery of one double-barrel rifle, 90 live cartridges, and five model rifles.
The suspects are currently in custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Furthermore, on the same day, at about 12:45 PM, Police operatives of the Lagos State Command arrested three suspected armed robbers at GRA Ikeja. A subsequent search led to the recovery of one locally made pistol, four live cartridges, and two cutlasses.
The police spokesperson revealed that the suspects are also in custody and will face prosecution upon the conclusion of the investigations.
Adejobi noted that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has reiterated the Force’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.
He said the Force will continue its operations, leveraging all available resources to eradicate heinous crimes from the society.
He added that the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its mission to create a safer environment for all Nigerians.
