The Nigeria Police Force has recorded major operational breakthroughs across several states, repelling bandit attacks, foiling a kidnapping attempt, rescuing trafficked children and arresting scores of criminal suspects in coordinated security operations.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, saying the operations were carried out by joint security teams comprising police personnel and other security agencies.
In Sokoto State, joint security operatives repelled a bandit attack after a fierce gun battle.
The police said five magazines loaded with 40 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the scene, while confidence-building patrols and bush-combing operations had continued across the affected communities.
In Katsina State, security operatives also foiled a large-scale bandit attack, forcing the assailants to flee with what the police described as heavy casualties.
According to the statement, security presence has since been reinforced in the affected communities to prevent further attacks.
The police also said armed attackers were repelled in Plateau State by joint Police and Police Mobile Force operatives, who restored normalcy after the confrontation.
It added that reinforcements had been deployed to the area, while efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.
In Bauchi State, police operatives, assisted by vigilantes and local hunters, foiled a kidnapping attempt.
One suspected kidnapper was neutralised during the operation, while three empty AK-47 shells were recovered.
The statement said five suspected cultists were arrested during a coordinated operation in Enugu State.
It added that one pump-action gun and three live cartridges were recovered, while another locally fabricated pistol was recovered following a suspect’s confession.
The police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend fleeing gang members.
In Kano State, operatives arrested a suspect over alleged child trafficking and rescued three female children.
The statement added that investigations had commenced.
In Ogun State, two suspects were arrested over alleged cattle rustling.
Police recovered six stolen cows and an abandoned vehicle, while efforts were underway to recover one remaining cow and arrest fleeing suspects.
Another suspected armed robber was arrested in the state, with a stolen motorcycle recovered.
In Lagos State, police patrol teams arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a locally fabricated pistol.
The Force said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the suspect’s accomplices.
Similarly, in Ondo State, two suspected kidnappers and armed robbers were arrested.
Items recovered included a stolen Lexus RX350, a firearm, a stolen mobile phone and other exhibits.
In Akwa Ibom State, four suspected criminals were arrested through credible intelligence.
Police also recovered one locally made pistol, while efforts continued to arrest another fleeing suspect.
In Ebonyi State, one murder suspect was arrested, while tactical police teams restored calm after repelling a violent mob attack.
The statement said intensified patrols had been ordered as investigations continued.
“All the cases have been transferred to the respective State Criminal Investigation Departments for discreet investigations, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects,” the statement said.
The police reaffirmed their commitment to combating crime across the country and urged members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information.
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