By Nkechi Eze
Following the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s directive, police operatives across various states have successfully arrested multiple groups of armed robbers, cultists, and hoodlums who targeted fun seekers and engaged in gangsterism during Christmas celebrations.
A statement made available to by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, reads;
On the 25th of December 2024, at about 1am, the police operatives attached to Lagos State Command, received a distress call that a group of hoodlums armed with dangerous weapons was operating around the Safejo area of Amukoko, Lagos State.
The swift response by the police operatives to the scene led to the arrest of 3 of the suspected hoodlums identified as Emmanuel Okoli ‘m’, 20 years, Ogunde Tejiri ‘m’, 20 years, and Emmanuel Orji ‘m’, 18 years, and also the recovery of the weapons they had used in carrying out robbery attacks on innocent funseekers in the area.
The police have emplaced intensified searches to apprehend the fleeing members of the gang.
In a similar development, Police Operatives attached to Saminaka Division of the Kaduna State Command on 25th December 2024, at about 8pm, successfully apprehended one Sule Muhammad ‘m’, 25 years, who has been actively involved in multiple kidnapping incidents within the Saminaka area.
Further investigation led to the recovery of a fabricated AK-47 rifle from the suspect.
The suspect confessed to being a member of a notorious kidnapping gang who had been evading arrest since the arrest of other gang members on August 16, 2024, until his recent arrest on 25th December 2024.
Following cooperation received from Muhammad, efforts are in top gear to apprehend other members of his gang and recover more arms and ammunition in their identified camp.
The Nigeria Police Operatives have made notable strides in several states, including Delta, Ogun, Katsina, Benue, FCT, and Imo. Their efforts resulted in the successful arrest of numerous suspects across various locations during the Christmas celebrations.
The IGP commended the officers involved in these operations and urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities and further assured citizens that the Force is fully committed to creating a safe environment for everyone as they partake in the joy and cheer of the holiday season.
As the celebrations unfold, the Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the lives and properties of all citizens, ensuring a peaceful and joyous festive season free from criminal disturbances.
