Nigerian Police Force Arrests Suspects, Rescues Abducted Persons in Multiple Operations

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Operatives of the Niger State Police Command, in collaboration with local security teams, launched a rescue operation after suspected kidnappers abducted seven persons from Tungan-Boka and Masaha villages in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State. The team tracked the suspects to a forest near Tungan-Boka, where they engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel, overpowering them and rescuing the victims unharmed. In Plateau State, police operatives attached to the state command raided a criminal hideout along Bauchi Road in Jos North Local Government Area, recovering 500 rounds of 7.65mm ammunition linked to an ongoing investigation into a culpable homicide case. In Taraba State, detectives arrested two suspects, recovering an AK-47 rifle, a pump-action rifle, and a long gun.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigerian Police Force has arrested two suspects for kidnapping and unlawful possession of firearms in separate operations across the country.
  • Police operatives rescued seven kidnapped persons from Tungan-Boka and Masaha villages in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State.
  • 500 rounds of 7.65mm ammunition were recovered in Plateau State, linked to an investigation into a culpable homicide case.
  • Two suspects were arrested in Taraba State, with recovered weapons including an AK-47 rifle, a pump-action rifle, and a long gun.
  • ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, commended the bravery and dedication of police officers involved in the operations.
  • The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, charged officers to be steadfast in the destruction of criminal syndicates operating across the country.
  • Citizens are encouraged to provide relevant information that could assist in ongoing investigations.

Statistics:

  • 7 kidnapped persons rescued from Tungan-Boka and Masaha villages in Niger State.
  • 2 suspects arrested in the Niger State operation.
  • 500 rounds of 7.65mm ammunition recovered in Plateau State.
  • 2 suspects arrested in Taraba State.
  • 1 AK-47 rifle, 1 pump-action rifle, and 1 long gun recovered from suspects in Taraba State.

Sources:

  • Voice of Nigeria, May 19, 2025.