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Africa - Cover story - Crime - Nigeria - March 24, 2025

Police arrest 2,341 suspects for various criminal activities nationwide

The High Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), said that its operatives have arrested 2,341 suspects for various criminal activities ranging from armed robbery, kidnapping, and unlawful possession of firearms to cultists from the various operations conducted from February to date.

The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed while addressing news men in Abuja on Monday. According to him, the Force recorded the arrest of 602 armed robbery suspects, 385 kidnapping suspects, 557 murder/homicide suspects, 215 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 286 rape suspects, 276 suspected cultists, recovery of 333 various firearms, 6422 ammunition of various calibres.

Parading another set for illegal possession of firearms, he said that “On 21/01/2025, at approximately 1100 hours, Abubakar Lawan, 24 years old, Isiaku Abdullahi, 35 years old, and Abbas Maisaude, 26 years old, all males from Dogorawa Zaria and Makarfi Kaduna State, were apprehended in connection with criminal conspiracy, unlawful possession of firearms, and kidnapping.

He said, “The suspects confessed to a series of kidnapping incidents within Rijana, Lambata, Dandume, and Ugama in Kaduna and Niger States, respectively.

These achievements underscore the unwavering resolve and dedication of the Nigeria Police Force in fulfilling its primary duty of protecting lives and property.

The Force reaffirms its commitment to this goal and assures the public that no effort will be spared in maintaining law and order. He urged members of the public to continue to support the Police Force by providing timely and accurate information, saying that their collaboration was vital in the fight against crime.

However, promised hard times for criminally minded people, saying that ” to those who choose a life of crime, hear this warning: the Nigeria Police Force is determined to bring you to justice. We will relentlessly pursue you, dismantle your networks, and ensure you face the full consequences of the law. There is no haven for criminals in Nigeria.

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