Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun
By Akeem Atoyebi
No less than 1,246 suspects were taken into custody by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force across the country in October.
Of the suspects in custody 371 were arrested for armed robbery, 186 for kidnapping, 242 for murder/homicide, 217 for rape, and 167 for cultists.
The police also recovered 210 various firearms, and 3,172 ammunition of various calibres during the month under review.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, listed the arrest of a major arms dealer operating in Plateau State, identified as Jubril Mus, as one of the police’s major achievements.
Adejobi added the suspect confessed to supplying arms and ammunition to bandits and kidnappers operating in the state.
He said, “Since October 1, 2024, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant achievements in the fight against crime. These include the arrest of 371 armed robbery suspects, 186 kidnapping suspects, 242 murder/homicide suspects, 63 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 217 rape suspects, 167 suspected cultists and recovery of 210 various firearms, 3,172 ammunition of various calibres. The police were also able to recover 118 stolen vehicles and rescue 64 victims of kidnapping across the country.
“Turning to recent crime-fighting achievements, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have made outstanding breakthroughs in the fight against several types of violent crimes across the country, one of which is the arrest of a major arms dealer operating in Plateau State.
“The suspect, identified as Jubril Musa ‘m’ was arrested with 2 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition (long), one Makarov pistol, one fabricated bronny pistol, a single round of 7.8mm live ammunition, two rounds of g3 live ammunition, four rounds of 7.6mm live ammunition (short), and a single round of 9mm live ammunition. The suspect further confessed to supplying these various arms and ammunition to bandits and kidnappers operating in the state.”
Adejobi stated that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, reassured the citizens of their safety.
He added that the IG had put in place some strategies to achieve this.
Adejobi said, “The IG once again reassures members of the public of the Police Force’s dedication to enhancing the safety and security of the country, implementing various tactical operations, intelligence-led policing, and community engagement strategies.”
