The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant victories in its fight against crime through intelligence-driven policing, foiling multiple bandit attacks, recovering sophisticated weapons, and rescuing over 200 abducted children across the nation.
In Kogi State, operatives from the state command successfully intercepted armed bandits planning an attack in Budon forest on January 18, 2025. After a fierce gun battle, one bandit was neutralized, four others were arrested, and the operatives recovered one AK-47 rifle, two magazines, 30 rounds of live ammunition, and two motorcycles according to Abntv.
Similarly, in Katsina State, police operatives, in collaboration with other security agencies, responded to a distress call about an impending attack on Ruwan Doruwa Village, Dutsinma LGA. Seven bandits were neutralized during a gunfight, with the remaining attackers fleeing and abandoning 109 livestock suspected to have been rustled.
In another breakthrough, the Nigeria Police intensified efforts against human trafficking, rescuing 207 abducted children nationwide. A major success was recorded by the Ondo State Police Command, where operatives apprehended a child trafficking syndicate in Akure. The suspects—Abosede Olanipekun, Lukman Isiaka, and Sabira Izuorah—were arrested, and 14 children aged between one week and seven years were rescued.
The Force described these operations as significant blows to criminal elements threatening national security and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, emphasized that the Police would continue to maintain a firm stance against criminal activities and ensure that offenders are brought to justice.