*Recover 3,172 ammunitions, arrests 242 Murder suspects in one month
In several operations exemplifying the unflinching commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure perpetrator of heinous crimes of various degrees are swept away from disrupting the peace of the country, the high command has recorded a milestone achievement in the fight against crime, arresting a notorious arms dealer with cache of ammu
nitions.
Some of the arrested suspects were paraded by the spokesman of the police, ACP, Muyiwa Adejobi.
He also hinted that no fewer than 242 murders suspects were nabbed within one month.
According to Adejobi, since October 1, 2024, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant achievements in the fight against crime.
The achievements included the arrest of 371 armed robbery suspects, 186 kidnapping suspects, 242 Murder suspects, 63 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 217 rape suspects, 167 suspected cultists and recovery of 210 various firearms and 3172 ammunition of various calibres.
“The Police was 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 breakthrough 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 was arrested with two 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.
“The Inspector General of Police 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 times of 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 its 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.” He