Police Arrest 953 Suspected Kidnappers and Armed Robbers, Rescue 134 Victims in 10 Weeks.

Police Arrest 953 Suspected Kidnappers and Armed Robbers, Rescue 134 Victims in 10 Weeks.

Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun.

In response to the surge in kidnapping cases, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory, Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, reported the arrest of 375 suspects and the rescue of 134 kidnap victims in the past 10 weeks.

During his year-end conference with strategic police managers in Abuja, Egbetokun highlighted the significant achievements, stating, "The efforts of police operatives have led to significant achievements in ten weeks, including the rescue of 134 kidnap victims, arrest of 375 suspected kidnappers, 578 armed robbery suspects, 431 suspects for rape and other sexual related offences, 724 murder/homicide suspects, 2,343 suspects for other criminal offences, as well as the recovery of 419 firearms and 4,235 ammunition of various calibre."

The Inspector-General noted specific cases, such as the arrest of robbers responsible for the deadly Otukpo bank robbery, the rescue of kidnapped students from the Federal University Lafia, and the interception of illicit arms intended for distribution to IPOB/ESN Camps.

The police operation also resulted in the arrest of a gunrunner and the recovery of 22 semi-automatic pump action guns and 625 live cartridges. This proactive approach underscores the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to curbing criminal activities and ensuring the safety of citizens.

The Inspector-General's announcement reflects the relentless efforts of law enforcement in addressing the growing security challenges, with a focus on apprehending suspects and rescuing victims.