The Nigeria Police Force recorded major operational successes across several states in the last 24 hours, rescued eight kidnap victims, foiled multiple kidnapping and cattle rustling attempts, arresting suspected criminals, and recovering firearms, illicit drugs, stolen property and other exhibits.
In Imo State, police operatives foiled a kidnapping attempt after engaging the suspects in a gun duel. Seven kidnapped victims were rescued unharmed, while two vehicles belonging to the victims were recovered. The kidnappers fled into the surrounding area under pressure from the security team.
In Ondo State, a joint security operation also thwarted a kidnapping attempt and rescued the intended victim unhurt. Security personnel recovered spent AK-47 shells from the scene, indicating the intensity of the encounter.
Police in Bayelsa State arrested a suspect linked to the theft of government property valued at about ₦500 million. Investigators said efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen equipment and apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate.
In Katsina State, operatives foiled a cattle rustling operation, forcing bandits to abandon their mission. One motorcycle was recovered, while another suspect believed to be supplying illicit drugs to bandits was arrested with 500 tablets of illegal substances.
Gombe State Police arrested a homicide suspect and recovered a Beretta pistol abandoned by suspected criminals during operations.
In Ekiti State, three suspects were arrested over the theft of fertilizer, with eight bags recovered as exhibits. Police said investigations are continuing to recover the remaining stolen items.
A joint operation involving the Police and the Joint Task Force in Kano State successfully foiled another cattle rustling attempt, recovering the rustled livestock as the suspects escaped.
Security operatives in Sokoto State arrested a suspected bandits’ informant and financier, recovering three SIM cards and two mobile phones believed to have been used in facilitating criminal activities.
In Akwa Ibom State, a suspect was arrested during a stop-and-search operation, leading to the recovery of a concealed double-barrel firearm.
Meanwhile, police operations remain active in several states. In Bauchi State, investigators have intensified efforts to rescue a young woman abducted by kidnappers, with digital tracking already leading operatives towards Yobe State.
In Niger State, security personnel are pursuing kidnappers and cattle rustlers following separate attacks, while rescue operations continue.
Police authorities also confirmed ongoing rescue and manhunt operations in Kwara, Kebbi and Nasarawa states following reported kidnapping incidents.
In Ogun State, technical intelligence operations have commenced to track armed robbery suspects linked to multiple residential attacks, with investigations continuing.
The nationwide operations underscored the Nigeria Police Force’s sustained efforts to combat kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery and other violent crimes while intensifying intelligence-led operations to ensure public safety across the country.
