The Nigeria Police Force says it has neutralised several notorious bandits, rescued two kidnapped victims, arrested nine suspects and recovered firearms, stolen vehicles in multiple operations across the country.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobion disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
The arrests underscore the police force’s continuous dedication to combating crime and maintaining internal security throughout the country.
According to the statement, the Benue State Police Command demonstrated its proactive capabilities in a recent operation targeting banditry in the state.
On May 3, 2025, acting on credible intelligence, Police operatives attached to the Benue State Command engaged in a gun battle with a group of bandits suspected to be from Shitele and Ukum.
The police disclosed that the suspects were holding secret meetings at Sankera, planning attacks against security operatives in the area.
During the fierce gun duel near Tse-Gondo axis, three bandits sustained fatal gunshot injuries and were later confirmed dead at the hospital.
The operatives recovered several exhibits from the scene, including two locally fabricated guns and some live cartridges.
In a similar operation, operatives of the Delta State Commands CP Special Assignment team arrested one Henry Okpor, a serial car snatcher, on 22nd April, 2025.
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Items discovered include a pump-action gun, a Toyota Highlander (Reg. No. RBC-414-BL), and a Hyundai car (Reg. No. LSD-367-DU), believed to be stolen, were recovered from him. The Command has also shown strides in suppressing cultism.
On April 25, 2025, a sting operation by the CP Special Assignment team led to the apprehension of Mudiaga Okparume and Arinze Humble, confirmed members of the Vikings confraternity.
The operatives recovered two Beretta pistols and five rounds of live ammunition.
In a swift response to a kidnapping incident reported on April 26, 2025, where two persons in Agbarho were kidnapped, operatives of the state command mobilised and trailed the suspects to Uvwiama forest in the Ughelli North LGA, where the operatives successfully rescued the two victims during an intense operation.
Nine suspects were also apprehended, and a cache of weapons was recovered, including three pump-action guns, three double/single-barrel guns, one locally made gun, and thirteen rounds of live cartridges.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has assured members of the public that the Force remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and residents within the country.
