The Nigeria Police Force has said it recorded significant successes in April 2026, with the arrest of 28 suspected terrorists, 85 suspected kidnappers, 62 armed robbery suspects, just as it rescued 189 kidnap victims from captivity in locations across the country.
Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid said the achievements were the result of coordinated, intelligence-led operations carried out by its tactical and investigative units nationwide as part of efforts to combat violent crime and strengthen internal security.
He disclosed this in a social media post on Wednesday, noting that the operations also led to the arrest of 51 suspects linked to murder and culpable homicide, as well as 54 suspected cultists.
Placid said, “The Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, has recorded significant operational successes across the country in the month of April 2026, reaffirming its commitment to intelligence-led policing and the protection of lives and property nationwide.”
H added, “As part of sustained efforts to combat violent crime and strengthen internal security, several coordinated operations carried out by Police tactical and investigative units led to the arrest of twenty-eight (28) suspected terrorists, eighty-five (85) suspected kidnappers, sixty-two (62) armed robbery suspects, fifty-one (51) murder and culpable homicide suspects, and fifty-four (54) suspected cultists.”
According to him, the operations yielded further breakthroughs, including the rescue of kidnapped victims held in various locations across the country.
“In the course of these operations, the Force successfully rescued one hundred and eighty-nine (189) kidnapped victims from various criminal hideouts and captivity locations across the country,” he said.
The police spokesman also disclosed that a significant cache of arms and other exhibits were recovered during the operations.
“The operations also resulted in the recovery of one hundred and forty (140) assorted firearms, one thousand and seventy-four (1,074) rounds of ammunition, as well as thirty-seven (37) stolen vehicles linked to criminal activities,” Placid stated.
He noted that the Inspector-General of Police commended officers and men involved in the operations for their professionalism, resilience, and dedication to duty.
Quoting the IGP, Placid said, “These achievements reflect the growing effectiveness of intelligence-driven policing and enhanced inter-agency collaboration in addressing evolving security threats.”
The Force further reiterated its resolve to sustain the momentum in tackling criminality across the country.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its determination to dismantle criminal networks, strengthen public safety, and sustain ongoing reforms aimed at building a more accountable, professional, and people-centered Police Force,” he said.
Placid also called on members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with credible information.
He said, “We urge members of the public to continue supporting the Police and other security agencies with timely and credible information, as security remains a collective responsibility.”
