The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a series of operational successes across 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory, including the arrest of suspects linked to armed robbery, murder and other crimes, rescue of abducted victims and recovery of firearms and other exhibits.
According to a state-by-state operational summary issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the operations took place between September 25 and 29, 2026, as police formations and joint security teams responded to various criminal incidents.
In Delta State, police operatives arrested a suspected armed robber following an incident involving armed robbery and cable vandalism at a hotel in Asaba. The suspect, who was shot in the leg, was arrested while a machete, plier, iron rod and armoured cable were recovered. Anti-crime patrols also led to the impoundment of 19 vehicles, two tricycles and a motorcycle, while six suspects were arrested for further investigation.
In Lagos, five suspected armed robbers were arrested following a distress call along Ejigbo-Idimu Road, with two cutlasses and a suspected stolen television recovered. Another suspected robbery suspect was arrested at a hideout in Mushin, where police recovered ₦2.5 million and three mobile phones. Two additional suspects were arrested in connection with a reported murder in Ajah.
Kogi State recorded the rescue of an abducted male victim following sustained bush-combing operations by joint security forces. The abductors reportedly fled into the forest after teargas was deployed, with clearance operations continuing to apprehend them.
In Anambra State, police raided suspected criminal hideouts in Okpoko following credible intelligence and arrested 13 suspects. Quantities of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa and other illicit substances were recovered, alongside six motorcycles.
Police detectives in Bauchi also rescued a 16-year-old male victim who had been abducted and arrested a suspect in connection with the incident. The victim was subsequently evacuated to a hospital for medical examination.
In the Federal Capital Territory, police arrested a suspect following a reported violent assault at Durumi, with the suspect taken into custody for investigation.
Ogun State recorded two separate operations. In Ogere-Remo, police recovered a locally fabricated pistol from a bush, while efforts continued to apprehend suspects linked to the incident. In Sango-Ota, police also responded to a reported cult-related murder, with investigation ongoing.
In Taraba State, police arrested a suspect found in possession of a locally made single-barrel gun and recovered the firearm as an exhibit.
In Jigawa, police patrol teams responded to an attack on a Special Constabulary personnel and his wife. The intervention forced the attackers to flee, while the two injured victims were evacuated to General Hospital, Jahun. Twenty arrows were recovered at the scene.
Bayelsa police also responded to an armed robbery incident in Agbura Community, Yenagoa, rescuing and evacuating an injured victim to hospital for treatment.
In Zamfara State, police tactical teams mobilised following a bandit attack along the Gusau-Funtua Federal Highway. Four gunshot victims were evacuated to General Hospital, Tsafe, while joint security operatives commenced efforts to rescue abducted victims and apprehend the perpetrators.
The Force said the various cases remained under investigation by the respective State Criminal Investigation Departments (SCIDs).
