Police record major successes, recovers 134 firearms, rescued 302 kidnapped victims, arrrsts 179 robbery suspects.

January 24, 2025

By Yinka Odusote

The Nigeria Police Force has made significant strides in its efforts to combat crime, with notable achievements recorded across the country.

According to a press release, the police have dismantled several criminal syndicates, recovered 134 firearms, 1012 ammunition of various calibers, and rescued 302 kidnapped victims.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, reiterated the force’s commitment to protecting lives and property.

“The Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast to the core principle of policing, which is the safeguarding of the lives and properties of the general populace,” he stated.

“We will not relent in our pursuit of criminal elements and ensuring justice is served when due and appropriate as the extant laws of our country have laid out.”

The police have also recorded notable arrests, including 179 armed robbery suspects, 100 kidnapping suspects, 152 murder/homicide suspects, and 77 rape suspects. Additionally, 110 suspected cultists were apprehended, and 56 stolen vehicles were recovered.

In a press briefing, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force highlighted several outstanding achievements, including the arrest of a gang impersonating military personnel and defrauding victims of millions of naira.

Another gang specializing in stealing motorcycles from farmers in Lagos and Ogun States was also apprehended, with 15 motorcycles recovered.

These achievements demonstrate the police’s commitment to strategic policing and their efforts to create a safer environment for Nigerians.

As IGP Egbetokun emphasized, “The Force will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the lives and properties of all Nigerians are protected.”