Police
The Nigeria Police Force has achieved a series of operational successes across ten states, leading to the arrest of 14 suspects, the disruption of major criminal networks, and the recovery of high-caliber firearms and illicit items.
The developments were announced in an official statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, CSP Ani Iniedu.
Among the major breakthroughs was the foiling of a targeted assassination attempt in Rivers State on September 15.
Operatives on routine patrol along Kaani, Bori, in Khana Local Government Area intercepted the suspects, forcing them to flee and abandon an AK-47 rifle loaded with live ammunition.
In Kano State, police operatives arrested a high-profile suspect described as the leader of an armed kidnapping and cattle-rustling syndicate operating across Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna States.
The suspect, apprehended on September 14, confessed to multiple operations and is providing information to track down remaining syndicate members and recover operational weapons.
Joint operations also yielded key recoveries in Ogun State on September 14, where police and So-Safe Corps personnel intercepted an abandoned bag along Success Community Road, Atan-Ota. The search revealed a cut-to-size AK-47 rifle, a Russian single-barrel gun, an unserviceable Browning pistol, live cartridges, and burglary tools.
Across other states, targeted tactical drives resulted in further arrests and recoveries:
Lagos State: An armed robbery and murder suspect linked to an incident in Ajah was arrested on September 12. Operatives recovered a locally made pistol, live ammunition, Tramadol, Indian hemp, and charms.
Akwa Ibom State: Operatives responded to a distress call at Ikot Ekweng Village, Ibiono Ibom LGA, on September 14, arresting an armed robbery suspect and recovering two locally made pistols and machetes from his residence.
Nasarawa State: Four suspects were arrested on September 15 in connection with separate culpable homicide cases in Doma LGA—three following a manhunt over a violent attack in Bukan Ari, and one at Kurum Village, Azara.
Imo State: Operatives on patrol along Ifakala, Mbaitoli LGA, intercepted an armed suspect on September 12, recovering a loaded locally made pistol.
Ekiti State: Following credible intelligence, police arrested two suspected cultists in Ado-Ekiti on September 15, seizing a simulated plastic firearm, a Lexus 350 suspected to be a proceed of crime, and illicit charms.
Oyo State: A suspect was taken into custody on September 14 at Eruwa, Ibarapa East LGA, over a case of assault occasioning harm.
In all cases, recovered firearms, and exhibits have been transferred to the respective State Criminal Investigation Departments (SCIDs) across the affected states for further investigation and prosecution.
