The Nigeria Police Force has reported a series of operational successes across 15 states, including the foiling of a kidnapping attempt, rescue of abducted victims, arrests of suspected criminals and recovery of firearms and other exhibits.
The operations, carried out between September 23 and 27, 2026, involved police tactical teams working alongside military personnel, vigilantes and other security stakeholders in several locations.
In Katsina State, police operatives responding to an attempted kidnapping at Sabon Gari Maikomo Village engaged suspected bandits in a gun duel, forcing them to flee into the bush. An injured victim was evacuated to a General Hospital for medical attention.
In Benue State, two suspects were arrested after reportedly brandishing a firearm at a youth executive election meeting. A locally fabricated pistol was recovered from the suspects.
The police also recorded arrests in Ebonyi State, where two suspects linked to the abduction and sexual assault of two female victims were apprehended and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
In Oyo State, police operatives conducting stop-and-search operations along the Ibadan-Ife Expressway arrested a suspect and recovered a locally made pistol and one live cartridge. Two other suspects were arrested along the Igboora-Eruwa Expressway for alleged electrical cable vandalism, with aluminium conductor wire recovered from them.
Also in Oyo, police arrested a suspect in connection with an attempted murder incident at Balose Village. The injured victim was evacuated to Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, for treatment.
In Kano State, police patrol operatives responding to a mob attack at Kofar Mata rescued an Assistant Superintendent of Police who had been attacked by the mob and evacuated him for medical attention. Normalcy was subsequently restored, while the area was placed under close police monitoring.
Several rescue and tracking operations are also ongoing across the country.
In Kebbi State, police tactical units and vigilantes commenced bush-combing operations in Dadin Kowa Village following an attack, with efforts ongoing to rescue abducted victims and apprehend the perpetrators.
In Kwara State, similar operations are underway following separate incidents in which victims were abducted and seven persons were reported missing along the Eruku/Koro Road.
In Enugu State, operatives of the Police VCRU commenced tracking and bush-combing operations following the abduction of a female victim, while in Anambra State, security personnel launched operations to rescue six abducted persons.
Kogi State also recorded the escape of four kidnapped victims, prompting police and joint security forces to commence bush-combing and clearance operations in the affected area.
In Niger State, combined police, military and vigilante teams were deployed to Saminaka Village following a reported terrorist attack and are currently tracking the perpetrators.
Meanwhile, search and rescue operations remain ongoing in Bayelsa State following a boat mishap on the Oporoma River.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, who disclosed the operational updates, said the respective State Criminal Investigation Departments were handling investigations into the incidents.
The police urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, while reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives and property across the country.
