Mohammed Shosanya
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) arrested 4,826 armed robbery suspects, 3,078 kidnapping suspects, 2,479 suspects for rape and sexual crimes, 1,243 for unlawful possession of firearms, 3,523 for cultism, and 3,381 for murder and homicide.
It also said 13,402 suspects were arrested for other offenses.
Besides,1,750 kidnap victims were rescued as 2,566 firearms, 19,510 rounds of ammunition, and 1,475 vehicles and motorcycles were recovered nationwide.
The Force Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi,who disclosed this at the FID IRT/STS Complex, Abuja on Wednesday stated that, operatives of the Force have arrested 19 suspects who have been engaging in various illicit activities.
He said: “The Force successfully prosecuted a total of 29,152 criminal cases across the country in one year.
“Remarkably, 17,679 of these cases have been conclusively dispensed with, while 11,576 cases are still undergoing trial.
“Additionally, 51 cases are currently under appeal at the respective appellate courts. Out of the dispensed cases, an impressive 16,200 have led to the conviction of suspects who have been handed various forms of punishments for their criminal acts.
“We continue to strive towards our goal of a safer and more secure Nigeria, leveraging on the dedication of our officers and the synergy between the Nigeria Police Force and other law enforcement agencies, as well as timely support from the community.”
According to Adejobi, the achievements highlight the successes in Police ongoing efforts to combat crime in Nigeria.
“As we mark the first year of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens, in alignment with the President’s economic recovery agenda, social integration and general development of our dear country.
“Under the leadership of IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, we have witnessed a significant increase in collaboration among security forces and the intelligence community, resulting in notable achievements in combating various criminal activities.”
On the parade of suspects,he revealed that, “We aprehended 19 suspects who have been engaging in various illicit activities.
“These individuals are prepared to provide detailed accounts of their criminal activities and confess to their wrongdoings.
“Among the exhibits recovered from these suspects are items such as: Five AK-47 rifles, five pump action rifle, 150 live cartridges, one bullet proof jacket, one night vision telescope, vigilante uniforms, one torch light, one boot, one AA Ammunition, Six Magazines, One hundred and forty two AK-47.”
