Police Arrest 1,246 Suspects, Recover 3,172 Weapons In October

• The police have confirmed the total number of criminals arrested in the month of October.

• The police, inna a statement released noted that no fewer than 1,246 suspects were arrested.

The Nigerian police force have confirmed the total number of criminals apprehend in the month of October.

In a statement released by the force, a total of 371 were nabbed for armed robbery, 186 for kidnapping, 242 for murder/homicide, 217 for rape, and 167 for cultism.

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Ok the statement released by the Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, the police also recovered 210 various firearms and 3172 ammunition of various calibres during the month under review

Adejobi added that the police arrested a notorious arms dealer, in Plateau state, Jubril Mus, who confessed to supplying bandits anf terrorist with ammunitions.

“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), 1 Makarov pistol, 1 fabricated bronny pistol, a single round of 7.8mm live ammunition, 2 rounds of g3 live ammunition, 4 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. ‘’

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“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.

“The goal of these initiatives is to establish a substantial decrease in crime rates across the country and the record of significant strides in combating several violent crimes such as banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, and cybercrime.

“Embracing a multifaceted approach to law enforcement, the Nigeria Police Force remains relentless on the mission of ensuring crimes and criminalities are brought to their lowest in accordance with the Rule of Law and upholding the highest standards of professionalism in carrying out extant duties of protection of lives and properties.” Adejobi added.