The Nigeria Police Force has recorded major operational successes across several states, including the neutralisation of a suspected terrorist, rescue of kidnapped victims, arrest of criminal suspects and recovery of firearms, ammunition, illicit drugs and other exhibits.
The operations, conducted between September 12 and 15, 2026, covered at least 10 states and involved intelligence-led operations, clearance exercises, raids on criminal hideouts and coordinated efforts with other security agencies.
In Kebbi State, police operatives, working alongside military personnel, conducted a clearance operation in Gumki Village, Arewa Local Government Area, on September 14, leading to the neutralisation of one suspected terrorist.
The operation also yielded the recovery of one PKT rifle loaded with 174 rounds of live ammunition, one AK-47 rifle with 14 rounds, four motorcycles, mobile phones and other exhibits.
In Katsina State, police operatives foiled a kidnap operation following the abduction of two women from Sha’Iskawa Fulani Village in Kankia LGA. The operatives engaged the armed assailants in a gun duel, overpowering them and forcing them to flee into the bush with varying degrees of gunshot wounds.
The two victims were rescued unharmed.
The Force also reported the arrest of three suspected members of an armed robbery gang in Ogun State, with three expanded cartridges recovered from the suspects. The suspects were allegedly linked to a series of attacks in Agbado and adjoining areas.
In Akwa Ibom State, police detectives arrested six suspected members of an armed robbery gang following investigations into their activities across Ikono, Ini and Obot Akara LGAs. Two single-barrel guns, a motorcycle, three laptops and other exhibits were recovered.
Meanwhile, in Sokoto State, technical operatives arrested a suspected bandit informant in Wamakko LGA and recovered ₦900,000 allegedly being part of a levy imposed on a community. The suspect is currently providing information expected to assist in the arrest of other members of the gang.
In Delta State, police operatives raided a criminal hideout in Ukwuani LGA, arresting seven suspects and recovering a locally fabricated single-barrel firearm, one live cartridge, illicit drugs, a battle axe, mobile phones and a laptop.
A separate operation conducted in Aniocha North and Oshimili North LGAs between September 12 and 13 resulted in the arrest of 10 suspects. Two locally made firearms, illicit drugs, cannabis-related items and other illegal exhibits were recovered.
In Ekiti State, police operatives intercepted and arrested a suspected kidnapper and fraudster during night operations along the Ekiti State University/Osekita Road. Recovered from the suspect were a Toyota Venza valued at ₦10.5 million, 255 SIM cards, four mobile phones, an international passport, tramadol and other exhibits.
In Rivers State, a fleeing suspect was arrested at his hideout in Bonny following a manhunt operation. An English-made Beretta pistol, which had earlier been abandoned by the suspect, was recovered.
Kaduna State recorded another breakthrough on September 15 when police operatives rescued a kidnapped victim during search-and-rescue operations around Arabu Forest in Makarfi LGA. The victim was medically evaluated before being reunited with his family.
In Kogi State, joint security operatives arrested a suspected kidnapper following an armed attack on a vehicle along the Okene/Ogori-Magongo-Lagos Highway. The suspect was apprehended during a follow-up operation in the surrounding forest axis, while exhibits were also recovered.
The Police further confirmed the arrest of a suspect in Jigawa State over the alleged rape of an eight-year-old girl in Ringim Local Government Area.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said the various cases are being investigated by the respective State Criminal Investigation Departments, with further actions expected as investigations progress.
The latest operations underscored the Police Force’s continued efforts to disrupt criminal networks, recover illegal arms and rescue victims through intelligence-led policing and collaboration with other security agencies.
