The Nigeria Police Pressure says it has arrested 92 armed theft suspects, and 153 kidnap suspects, and rescued 35 kidnap victims within the final two weeks, in a number of operations by its operatives throughout the nation.
The police additionally mentioned that it had recovered seven stolen autos, arrested 9 suspected cultists, and recovered 44 arms and 477 ammunition of assorted calibres from its formations throughout the nation.
The Pressure Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Wednesday, acknowledged this throughout a press briefing on the Headquarters of the Intelligence Response Crew in Abuja.
Adejobi expressed confidence that the mixed efforts of the varied formations of the NPF will quickly lead to “a safer and peaceable Nigeria”, noting the achievements of the Pressure in combating crime, managing civil challenges, rescuing kidnap victims, and so forth.
“Within the final two weeks, the Pressure has arrested 92 armed theft suspects, 153 kidnappers, and rescued 35 kidnap victims, recovered seven stolen autos, arrested 9 suspected cultists, and recovered 44 arms and 477 ammunition of assorted calibres from different Instructions and Formations throughout the nation.
“As we proceed to strengthen our investigative capabilities, and collaborate with our legislation enforcement companions, we stay steadfast in our mission to uphold the rule of legislation and shield the best of each citizen within the nation. We’re assured that the combination of our efforts in direction of combating crime will herald a safer and peaceable Nigeria,” he mentioned.
He added that the Pressure has recorded exceptional achievements throughout the nation, most particularly in combating crime and criminality, managing civil-associated challenges like labour protests, rescuing kidnap victims, bursting gun-running syndicates, and so forth.
The FPRO additional paraded 26 suspects on varied fees together with felony conspiracy, transborder gun-running and unlawful manufacture of firearms, suspected kidnapping, and culpable murder. Additionally displayed have been seven recovered AK-47 rifles, 9 automated pistols, 1,804 rounds of reside ammunition, one point-of-sale machine, assorted illicit medication and a Mazda saloon automotive.
Adejobi mentioned the suspects shall be promptly prosecuted following additional investigations and interrogations.