The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant successes in its fight against banditry, kidnapping, and the illegal possession of firearms in the country with the arrest of two suspected kidnappers, rescuing of seven kidnapped persons and recovery of arms and ammunition across the country.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi said in a statement that the police working with local security team rescued seven kidnapped persons who whisked away criminals in Tunga-Boka and Masaha villages of Mashegu LGA of Niger State after overpowering the kidnappers in a gun duel.
Adejobi stated that in Plateau State, police operatives raided a criminal hideout along Bauchi Road in Jos North Local Government Area and recovered an abandoned ash-colored Golf Wagon.
“A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 500 rounds of 7.65mm ammunition. These recoveries are linked to an ongoing investigation into a culpable homicide case reported on May 3, 2025, where an unidentified individual was killed,” he added.
The Force spokesman stated that in Taraba state, police operatives attached to the state command “trailed a gang of suspected kidnappers. Upon confrontation, one of the suspects identified as Lookman Tanko, was arrested.
Recovered from him were one AK-47 rifle, one pump-action rifle, and one long gun. “Furthermore, detectives from the FID IRT successfully arrested Peter Apai, a 45-year-old male from Mubai District, Ardo Kola LGA, Taraba State, following credible intelligence regarding kidnappers and illegal possession of arms.
During the operation, one AK-47 rifle, one pump-action shotgun, and one AK-47 magazine were recovered from the suspect.” He stated. Both suspects are in custody undergoing investigation and will be charged to court soon.
