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Nigeria Police Force Rescues Kidnap Victim, Neutralises Suspects in Joint Operations

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Nigeria's police forces have made significant strides in combatting crime, rescuing an 80-year-old kidnap victim, and neutralising several suspects in coordinated joint operations. According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command, dismantled an armed robbery and carjacking syndicate in a notable operation. In a separate development, the Jigawa State Police Command successfully rescued the kidnap victim, Hajiya Hajara, and neutralized five members of a kidnapping gang in a daring rescue operation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force rescued an 80-year-old kidnap victim, Hajiya Hajara, in Jigawa State.
  • The police neutralized six suspected kidnappers and arrested 12 suspected criminals in the joint operations.
  • The FCT Police Command dismantled an armed robbery and carjacking syndicate, neutralizing one of the gang's most wanted suspects, Abdulmininu Bello a.k.a. Babanle.
  • Exhibits recovered from the scene include four AK-47 rifles, two locally made pistols, and a 2004 Toyota Camry LE.
  • The Jigawa State Police Command recovered two AK-47 rifles, one locally fabricated LAR rifle, 14 live rounds of ammunition, and two motorcycles during the rescue operation.
  • The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commended the gallant operatives for their successful strides and urged for continued vigilance.
  • The IGP reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to solidifying public safety and National Security.

Statistics:

  • Number of kidnap victims rescued: 1 (Hajiya Hajiara)
  • Number of suspected kidnappers neutralized: 7 (6 in FCT and 1 in Jigawa)
  • Number of suspected criminals arrested: 12
  • Number of AK-47 rifles recovered: 6
  • Number of live ammunition recovered: 25
  • Number of vehicles recovered: 3 (2 in FCT and 1 in Jigawa)
  • Time period of the operations: Not specified

Sources:

  • Nigeria Police Force statement issued by FPRO ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi
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