- Safiu Kehinde
The Nigerian Police Force has paraded 2,726 suspected criminals arrested over the course of one month while recovering 150 firearms.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Force’s PPRO, Olumuyiwa Muyiwa, on its official X handle yesterday.
The suspected criminals, according to the statement, were apprehended for different criminal acts.
In the course of the arrest, 207 kidnapped victims were reportedly rescued while 1,788 ammunition were recovered from the suspected criminals, including those recovered while on transit to bandits.
The statement read in part; “In a display of unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring public safety, the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD. NPM., today paraded several suspects apprehended for different heinous criminal acts ranging from armed robbery to kidnapping.
“This decisive action underscores the Police Force’s relentless efforts to combat crime and bring perpetrators to justice. The suspects, who were apprehended and have equally confessed to the commission of various offences ranging from armed robbery to kidnapping, were presented to the media and the general public, sending a clear message that criminal activities will not be tolerated.
“One of the significant cases is that of one Hauwa Yusuf ‘F’ 30 years of Dutsin-Ma LGA of Katsina State, who was intercepted while in transit from Lafia, Nasarawa State to Katsina State, inside a Sienna Bus along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. Upon interception, a search was conducted and one AK-47 Rifle without breach Number and Four AK magazines concealed inside a white Sack of Garri were recovered from the suspect.
“During the interrogation, the Suspect confessed that she was delivering the weapons at the behest of a notorious bandit terrorizing Katsina State.
“The Inspector General of Police has reiterated the Police Force’s dedication to protecting the lives and property of all Nigerian citizens. This parade serves as a testament to the ongoing work being done to maintain law and order and instil a sense of security within our communities.
“The Nigeria Police Force urges the public to continue cooperating with law enforcement agencies by providing timely information that can aid in the investigation and apprehension of criminal elements. Together, we can build a safer Nigeria for all.”