The Nigeria Police Force has announced the rescue of two kidnap victims, the arrest of nine suspects, and the recovery of weapons and stolen vehicles following a series of coordinated operations across multiple states.
According to a police spokesperson, the efforts were part of a broader intelligence-driven campaign to combat crime and improve public safety.
In Benue State, security operatives clashed with armed suspects near the Tse-Gondo area of Sankera on May 3. Three of the suspects were fatally wounded during the shootout. Officers recovered two locally made firearms and live cartridges, and intelligence suggested the group had been planning attacks on security personnel.
In Delta State, a special police team arrested a suspected serial car thief, Henry Okpor. A pump-action shotgun and two suspected stolen vehicles were found in his possession. Two additional suspects, Mudiaga Okparume and Arinze Humble, believed to be members of a confraternity group, were also arrested. Police recovered two Beretta pistols and five live rounds during their apprehension on April 25.
On April 26, officers responded to the kidnapping of two individuals in Agbarho. The victims were located and rescued from Uvwiama forest in Ughelli North. Nine suspects linked to the abduction were taken into custody, and seven firearms along with thirteen rounds of ammunition were recovered.
The Inspector-General of Police praised the officers for their actions and encouraged continued dedication to fighting violent crime. All arrested suspects will be prosecuted after investigations are concluded.