Police smash criminal syndicates, recover 134 firearms, 1012 ammunition, rescues 302 kidnappers
Reiterates core principles of protecting lives, property
Stanley Ihedigbo
In a breakthrough in the fight against crime, the police have successfully dismantled several criminal syndicates, recovering a staggering 134 firearms and 1012 ammunition of various calibers.
The operation, which was carried out across multiple locations, also resulted in the rescue of 302 kidnapped victims.
According to the Force Police Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the operation was the culmination of months of intelligence gathering and strategic planning.
The police were able to identify and target key members of the criminal syndicates, leading to the recovery of the firearms and ammunition.
The Force also recorded the arrest of 179 armed robbery suspects, 100 kidnapping suspects, 152 Murder/homicide suspects, 34 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 77 rape suspects, and 110 suspected cultists.
The Police were able to recover 56 stolen vehicles and rescue 22 victims of kidnapping across the country.
In a press briefing at the FID-IRT headquarters on the 22nd of January, 2024, the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force highlighted several outstanding achievements, including the arrest of Muhammed Kabir, 36, and other members of his gang, including Donald Okpere, and Haruna Ibrahim.
The gang operates by impersonating military personnel and defrauding victims of millions of naira, using fake alerts after purchasing gadgets and medical equipment.
In addition, the operatives arrested Sunday Okwo Ade, Monday Solomon, David Emmanuel, and Shakiru Badmus, who are part of a well-known gang that specializes in stealing motorcycles from farmers in various communities in Lagos and Ogun States.
15 motorcycles were recovered from this gang.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Force to remain steadfast to the core principle of policing which is the safeguarding of the lives and properties of the general populace and creating an enabling environment for the public to go about their daily activities peacefully.
The Force will not relent in its pursuit of criminal elements and ensuring justice is served when due and appropriate as the extant laws of our country have laid out.
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