The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested 92 armed robbery suspects, and 153 kidnap suspects, and rescued 35 kidnap victims in the last two weeks, in several operations by its operatives across the country.
The Police also said that it had recovered seven stolen vehicles, arrested nine suspected cultists, and recovered 44 arms and 477 ammunition of various calibres from its formations across the country
The Force Public Relation officer Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi made this known while in a Press briefing and parade of suspects in Abuja, Nigeria’s Capital.
Adejobi stated that FID-IRT operatives, acting on intelligence about a syndicate of trans-border gunrunners in Plateau State, arrested ten suspects, including a supplier based in Obudu LGA of Cross River State. This supplier provided AK47 rifles, ammunition, and rocket launchers to rebels and criminals in neighboring countries.
The image maker of the Nigeria Police explained that a factory in Kuru, Jos, Plateau state where rifles are fabricated was also discovered. A total of 2 Ak-47 rifle, 9 automatic pistols, and 1,800 rounds of live ammunition were recovered.
Similarly, operatives of the FID-IRT received intelligence of a group suspected to be involved in arms dealing and kidnapping in Sutai, Bali LGA of Taraba State, upon which they buckled down and arrested 2 suspects.
Subsequent interrogation and investigation revealed that one of the suspects had been in possession of 12 Ak-47 rifles about 2 years ago, but was intercepted by police operatives while returning from an operation and had fled and managed to escape with just 2 Ak-47 rifles.
The other suspects confessed to being in possession of a single Ak-47 rifle and also belonging to a syndicate that specializes in gun running and cattle rustling.
Likewise, operatives of the FCT Special Intervention Squad arrested a suspect from Audi village, who admitted to belonging to a gang of over 20 kidnappers and their informant.
ACP Adejobi explained that “the suspect confessed to participating in two kidnapping operations, holding victims captive for 21 days, and collecting a ransom of 1.1 million.”
He also owned an AK-47 rifle, which he paid 300,000 for, and his gang leader, completed the balance before acquiring the weapon.
The suspect confessed that his gang members killed Ardo Shaibu and his family, eradicating his lineage from Dorayi village, Kaduna State.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force remained resolute in the discharge its duties, and is committed to implementing necessary measures and strategies to create a safer environment for every resident of the country.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
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