The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has announced arresting 254 suspects, rescued 35 kidnapped victims, recovered 44 arms and 477 rounds of ammunition in the past two weeks.
The NPF noted this in a statement on the X handle of the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in the early hours of Thursday, March 7.
It reads in part: “The Nigeria Police Force in its continuous dedication to the pursuit of justice and the apprehension of criminals across various forms of crime, as well as upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of every citizen which remains paramount as we strive towards a more secure and peaceful Nigeria, has yet again recorded various achievements in this wise.
“Over the past two weeks, the Nigeria Police Force has achieved significant milestones in combating crime and criminality nationwide. The NPF’s targeted and relentless efforts have resulted in the arrest of 254 suspects, including 92 armed robbers, 153 kidnappers, and 9 suspected cultists. Additionally, 35 kidnapped victims have been successfully rescued unhurt, with 7 stolen vehicles recovered. Furthermore, these ardently executed operations have led to the recovery of 44 arms along with 477 rounds of ammunition of various calibers.”
Source: X | Princemoye1
