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Nigeria Police Force Announces Successful Operations in Kogi, Lagos, and Kastina States

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The Nigeria Police Force has announced a series of recent successful operations in Kogi, Lagos, and Kastina states, resulting in the rescue of kidnapped victims and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle. The operations, carried out by police operatives in the three states, demonstrate the force's commitment to intelligence-driven policing and swift operational responses. The successful operations have been met with applause from Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, who has urged the police to sustain the tempo in ensuring Nigeria is rid of criminal elements.

Key Takeaways:

  • On June 23, 2025, police operatives in Kogi state repelled a kidnap attempt on three commercial vehicles, successfully rescuing 24 victims unhurt.
  • On June 22, 2025, police operatives in Kogi state intercepted a suspicious vehicle, recovering an AK-47 rifle, 28 rounds of ammunition, and other personal items.
  • In Lagos, police operatives arrested three suspects and rescued a 20-year-old victim who was kidnapped and held for ransom.
  • In Kastina, police operatives engaged kidnappers in a gun duel, overpowering them and rescuing four kidnapped victims.
  • Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has applauded the efforts of the police operatives, urging them to sustain the tempo in ensuring Nigeria is rid of criminal elements.
  • The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to intelligence-driven policing, swift operational responses, and inter-agency collaboration to protect lives and property across the nation.

Statistics:

  • 24 kidnapped victims were rescued in Kogi state on June 23, 2025.
  • 28 rounds of 5.6mm ammunition were recovered in Kogi state on June 22, 2025.
  • 3 suspects were arrested in Lagos for their role in kidnapping a 20-year-old victim.
  • 4 kidnapped victims were rescued in Kastina state after police operatives engaged kidnappers in a gun duel.
  • 1 AK-47 rifle was recovered in Kogi state on June 22, 2025.
  • ?500,000 ransom was demanded by kidnappers in Lagos for a 20-year-old victim.

Sources:

  • ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Police Force
  • Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun
  • Nigeria Police Force Statement, June 2025
  • No external sources were provided in the original text.

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