Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested 5 armed robbery suspects and rescued 13 Kidnap victims within the past week.
The Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, on Sunday, said the arrests, rescues and recovery of weapons followed coordinated operations conducted in Lagos and Kwara States.
According to him, police operatives attached to the Kwara state Police Command, following a distress call about the abduction of 13 persons on on 27th of December 2024, mobilized and stormed a den of kidnappers in the Idofin-Igbana area of the state.
The operatives encountered resistance from the kidnappers but successfully overpowered the kidnappers, causing them to flee the scene with various degrees of injuries, which led to the successful rescue of the 13 kidnapped victims.
Similarly, on the 28th of December 2024, following a report of a public disturbance at Pinnacle Depot, Lekki, Police operatives attached to the Lagos State Command visited the scene and accosted two individuals identified as Lawan Mustapha ‘m’ 38 years, and Aina Daniel ‘m’ 38 years. A thorough search was carried out, resulting in the recovery of 1 double-barrel rifle, 90 live cartridges, and five model rifles. The suspects are currently in custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Furthermore, Adejobi said on the same day, at about 12:45p.m, operatives of the Lagos State Police Command arrested 3 suspected armed robbers at GRA Ikeja. A subsequent search led to the recovery of 1 locally made pistol, 4 live cartridges, and 2 cutlasses. These suspects are likewise in custody and will face prosecution upon the conclusion of the investigations.
While reiterating the Force’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun emphasized that the Force will continue its operations, leveraging all available resources to eradicate these heinous crimes from our society.
