Nigeria Police Force Arrests Suspected Kidnappers and Recovery of Firearms

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The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of two suspected kidnappers, Lookman Tanko and Peter Apai, in Taraba and Niger States respectively. The suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence and subsequent operations conducted by police operatives. The arrest of the suspects and recovery of firearms is part of the ongoing efforts by the police to combat banditry and kidnapping in the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two suspected kidnappers, Lookman Tanko and Peter Apai, have been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force in Taraba and Niger States.
  • Tanko was arrested with one AK-47 rifle, one pump-action rifle, and one long gun, while Apai was arrested with one AK-47 rifle, one pump-action shotgun, and one AK-47 magazine.
  • The police have confirmed that both suspects are in custody undergoing investigation and will be charged to court soon.
  • In Niger State, police operatives rescued seven kidnapped persons unhurt after engaging in a gun duel with the kidnappers.
  • In Plateau State, police operatives recovered 500 rounds of 7.65mm ammunition linked to an ongoing investigation into a culpable homicide case.
  • The police have intensified efforts to locate and arrest the perpetrators of these acts.

Statistics:

  • Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested in Taraba and Niger States.
  • A total of 2 AK-47 rifles, 1 pump-action rifle, 1 long gun, 1 pump-action shotgun, and 1 AK-47 magazine have been recovered from the suspects.
  • 500 rounds of 7.65mm ammunition have been recovered in Plateau State.
  • Seven kidnapped persons have been rescued unhurt in Niger State.

Sources:

  • ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force PRO
  • Nigeria Police Force
  • Note: No specific date was specified in the source material, so it is not possible to include a precise date in the source citation.