In a significant crackdown on criminal activities, the Nigeria Police Force has arrested 2,726 suspects involved in high-profile criminal cases across the country within a month. The operation, led by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM., also resulted in the recovery of 150 firearms, 1,788 rounds of ammunition, and the rescue of 207 kidnapped victims.
IGP Egbetokun, while parading the suspects at a media briefing in Abuja, emphasized the police’s determination to uphold law and order. “We are committed to maintaining peace and safeguarding the lives and property of Nigerians,” he said. “These arrests and recoveries demonstrate our relentless efforts to fight crime and ensure justice prevails.”
One notable case involved 30-year-old Hauwa Yusuf, who was arrested in transit from Lafia, Nasarawa State, to Katsina State, along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. Hauwa was found with an AK-47 rifle and four AK magazines concealed inside a sack of garri. She later confessed that she was transporting the weapons on behalf of a notorious bandit terrorizing Katsina State.
“These arrests send a clear message that criminal activities will not be tolerated,” IGP Egbetokun stated. “The cooperation of the public in sharing timely and accurate information has been crucial in achieving these results, and we urge everyone to continue supporting law enforcement efforts.”
The Inspector General reiterated the police force’s commitment to ensuring public safety while calling on all Nigerians to remain vigilant and proactive in the fight against crime. “Together, we can build a safer Nigeria for everyone,” he added.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, praised the professionalism of the officers involved and assured the public that the Nigeria Police Force would remain focused on maintaining law and order.
The police’s month-long operation highlights its growing resolve to tackle criminal networks across the country, offering hope for more effective crime prevention strategies in the future.
