The Nigeria Police Force, in its ongoing anti-crime and anti-kidnapping operations, has rescued 10 kidnapped victims in Katsina State, arrested a notorious wanted criminal in Taraba State, and recovered a stolen police AK-47 rifle.
Additionally, the police seized a cache of arms and ammunition concealed in a bag of rice from an abandoned vehicle in Anambra State, while two more pump-action guns and ammunition were recovered from the residence of a suspected cultist in the same state.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this on Sunday saying the achievements highlight the Nigeria Police Force’s dedication to proactively tackling crime and ensuring the safety and security of Nigerian citizens.
He said Police officers from the Fegge Divisional Headquarters in Anambra State intercepted a suspiciously parked shuttle bus along Port Harcourt Road, Upper Iweka, Onitsha and Upon searching the bus, they found five pump-action guns, eight live cartridges, and two handcuffs hidden in a bag of rice.
ACP Muyiwa Adejobi added that Later the same day they also arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Israel Akachukwu, at his residence and a search of his apartment yielded two pump-action guns, two live cartridges, a cutlass, a yellow axe, and a dagger.
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commended the officers for their professionalism and swift actions that led to these significant breakthroughs.
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