The Nigeria Police Force has recorded major operational successes across several states, including the rescue of a kidnapped victim, arrest of 57 suspects and recovery of firearms, ammunition, stolen property and substances suspected to be illicit drugs.
The successes, recorded between September 5 and 7, 2026, were contained in the State-by-State Executive Summary of police operations released on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu.
In Katsina State, police operatives engaged armed bandits in a gun duel after heavily armed suspects invaded Gidan Rago and Unguwar Malam Garba villages in Kafur Local Government Area.
The operatives blocked the fleeing bandits’ escape routes and successfully rescued one of the kidnapped victims, identified as Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim. The victim, who sustained an injury to his right hand, was evacuated to General Hospital, Kafur, for medical treatment.
In Kogi State, detectives investigating a case of criminal intimidation and injurious falsehood intercepted 18-year-old Mustapha Yaya at Okenya Odotito, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area, while acting suspiciously.
A locally made short single-barrel gun and three live cartridges were recovered from his possession. Following interrogation, detectives arrested another suspect, Abdul Salam Shuhu, who was reportedly wanted in connection with criminal activities.
In Nasarawa State, 31-year-old Buhari Ibrahim was apprehended following a citizen’s arrest and handed over to the Garaku Division.
An AK-47 rifle and one round of live 7.62mm ammunition were recovered from his possession.
Meanwhile, police operatives in Anambra State raided a suspected criminal hideout at Ngozika Estate, Awka, following credible intelligence and arrested 11 suspects.
The operation led to the recovery of large quantities of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa, 10 mobile phones, three bags, two Opay ATM cards, one UBA ATM card, one MP player and ₦17,750 cash.
In Sokoto State, police tactical and patrol teams responded to a violent protest in the Kanwuri area of Sokoto metropolis, successfully dispersing the rioters and restoring normalcy.
Thirty suspects were arrested at the scene, while no deaths or injuries were recorded.
In Plateau State, police arrested 35-year-old Abdulkadir Haruna following the discovery of the corpse of a 65-year-old man at his farm in Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area.
A blood-stained machete and an empty shell of 7.62mm ammunition were recovered in connection with the investigation.
In Akwa Ibom State, police detectives conducting stop-and-search operations along Ayah Road, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, intercepted 23-year-old Mfon Bassey Essien.
A locally made pistol loaded with one live cartridge was recovered from his possession.
In the Federal Capital Territory, police detectives arrested 18-year-old Aliyu Usman following the vandalisation of classroom windows at Government Secondary School, Yangoji, Kwali Area Council.
The suspect was found in possession of stolen government property, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend two other fleeing accomplices.
Also in Ogun State, police operatives investigating an armed robbery at a company in Agbara recovered some of the stolen armoured cables from adjoining bushes.
The security guard on duty was arrested for questioning to assist investigators in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the incident and identifying other suspects.
In another development in Ogun State, police detectives commenced investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl.
Following the report, efforts were initiated to apprehend the fleeing suspect, while the victim was promptly evacuated to General Hospital, Imeko, for medical examination and treatment.
In Benue State, police operatives on patrol intercepted a truck conveying two cattle under suspicious circumstances and arrested three suspects.
The cattle were impounded and subsequently identified and claimed by their bona fide owners.
Similarly, tactical operatives in Lagos State, acting on intelligence, arrested two suspected criminal elements hiding in the Okosu area of Ojo.
The police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the group.
The Force said the various cases are being investigated by the respective State Criminal Investigation Departments, while the FCT case is being handled by the Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to continue providing credible information that could assist security agencies in preventing and combating crime.
