In a series of coordinated operations, the Nigeria Police Force successfully rescued five kidnapped individuals across Lagos and Katsina States. According to Force PRO ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the swift interventions are part of a broader strategic effort to combat kidnapping and violent crime nationwide. In Lagos, 20-year-old Kehinde was lured through WhatsApp and abducted by criminals demanding ₦500,000 ransom. Prompt police action led to the arrest of three suspects and the safe recovery of the victim.
In Katsina State, police operatives responded to a kidnapping attempt in Mazare village. Engaging the abductors in a gunfight, they overpowered the criminals who fled with gunshot injuries. The operation led to the safe rescue of four victims. The police reaffirmed their readiness to protect lives and property through aggressive and intelligence-led strategies.
Similarly, in Kogi State, a suspicious Nissan vehicle heading toward Auchi was intercepted by officers from the Okene Division. The driver abandoned the vehicle and escaped into the forest. A search of the vehicle uncovered an AK-47 rifle, 28 rounds of ammunition, a G3 magazine, and other personal items, pointing to possible criminal activity.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, commended the officers involved in these operations and called on citizens to support the police by reporting suspicious activity. He reaffirmed the force’s dedication to intelligence-driven policing and its resolve to rid Nigeria of criminal elements through sustained tactical operations.
