Nigeria Police Force Records Significant Successes Against Violent Crimes and Threats to National Security

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Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja said its operatives had eliminated six bandits and armed robbers during coordinated operations in Maitama, Abuja, and Jigawa State. The operations were a response to foiled kidnapping attempts, including the rescue of an 80-year-old woman and the arrest of 12 suspects. The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant breakthroughs in combating violent crimes and threats to national security through several coordinated operations. Notably, the FCT Police Command successfully dismantled a notorious armed robbery and carjacking syndicate in Maitama, Abuja, neutralizing one of the gang's most wanted suspects and apprehending seven other suspects.

Key Takeaways:

  • Six bandits and armed robbers were eliminated during coordinated operations in Maitama, Abuja, and Jigawa State.
  • The operations were a response to foiled kidnapping attempts, including the rescue of an 80-year-old woman and the arrest of 12 suspects.
  • The FCT Police Command successfully dismantled a notorious armed robbery and carjacking syndicate in Maitama, Abuja, neutralizing one of the gang's most wanted suspects and apprehending seven other suspects.
  • The gang's most wanted suspect, Abdulmininu Bello a.k.a. Babanle, was neutralized during the encounter.
  • Exhibits recovered from the scene include four AK-47 rifles, two locally made pistols with ten rounds of live 9mm ammunition, eleven rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition, one locally made shotgun, a 2004 Toyota Camry LE, and a red boxer motorcycle.
  • In a separate operation, the Jigawa State Police Command successfully rescued an 80-year-old kidnap victim, Hajiya Hajara, and neutralized five members of a kidnapping gang.
  • Exhibits recovered in the operation include two AK-47 rifles, one locally fabricated LAR rifle, fourteen live rounds of ammunition, two motorcycles, and two mobile phones.
  • The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commends the operatives for their successful strides and appreciates the cooperation of the public.

Statistics:

  • Six bandits and armed robbers were eliminated during coordinated operations.
  • 12 suspects were arrested in response to foiled kidnapping attempts.
  • Four AK-47 rifles were recovered from the scene.
  • Two locally made pistols with ten rounds of live 9mm ammunition were recovered.
  • Eleven rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition were recovered.
  • One locally made shotgun, a 2004 Toyota Camry LE, and a red boxer motorcycle were recovered.
  • Two AK-47 rifles, one locally fabricated LAR rifle, fourteen live rounds of ammunition, two motorcycles, and two mobile phones were recovered in the separate operation.
  • Five members of a kidnapping gang were neutralized in the separate operation.
  • An 80-year-old kidnap victim, Hajiya Hajara, was rescued unhurt.

Sources:

  • Nigeria Police Force Headquarters
  • Olumiyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer
  • IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM.