The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said it has, in the last six weeks, arrested a total of 1,284 criminal suspects and recovered 284 firearms.
During the period under review, 97 kidnapped victims were rescued, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in a press release.
Adejobi gave a breakdown of the suspects as 307 armed robbers; 296 kidnappers; 301 Homicide suspects; 176 for rape/defilement; and 204 suspected cultists.
Also, according to the Force Spokesman, 284 firearms, 6, 702 ammunition of various calibers and 107 vehicles were recovered during the period.
Among the armed robbery suspects was a 16-man gang, operating in the Jos-North/Jos South region of Plateau State, nine of whom specialized in stealing motorcycles and tricycles around Jos Metro.
The said nine suspects paraded themselves as police officers, flaunting fake identity cards to illegally confiscate motorcycles and tricycles from motorists.
Their busting, Adejobi said, had put an end to their streak of nefarious activities.
Also arrested was a notorious robber, who specialized in house breaking and carting away money and valuables, particularly gold, as well as a group of metal scavengers who smuggled valuables buried under refuse.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has, however, commended officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, by recognizing their dedication and celerity in the execution of their duty.
"To further support the government in the fight against money laundering, the IGP has also established the Anti-Money Laundering Unit at the Force Headquarters, headed by CP Hycenth Edozie Azuka, the Force image maker disclosed, adding that, "This development is also accompanied by the appointment of a new commander for the IGP-STFPIB, aimed at tackling oil theft and pipeline vandalism".
Speaking further, the FPRO noted that the Nigeria Police Force, under the present leadership, has been committed to executing its statutory mandate as enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Consequently, according to him, the IGP has reasserted his dedication to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens, while urging citizens to give their maximum cooperation and support, in order to have a society where crime is at its barest minimum.
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