Police parade notorious arms dealer, arrest 1,246 suspects

The Nigeria Police Force has made significant strides in combating crime, culminating in the arrest of a notorious arms dealer and 1,246 other suspects across various operations. The high command’s latest achievement reflects its commitment to maintaining peace and order in the country.

Some of the arrested suspects were paraded by the spokesman of the police, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi. He also hinted that no fewer than 242 murder 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 the recovery of 210 various firearms and 3,172 ammunition of various calibres.

“The police were 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 breakthroughs 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 Browning 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 types of violent crimes such as banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, and cybercrime.

“Embracing a multifaceted approach to law enforcement, the Nigeria Police Force remains relentless in the mission of ensuring crimes and criminalities are brought to their lowest in accordance with the Rule of Law, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism in carrying out the extant duties of protection of lives and property.”