The Nigeria Police Force has successfully neutralized a kidnap gang operating along the Kogi-Edo border. The operation, which took place on March 11, 2025, at approximately 6:30 PM, involved an ambush by armed kidnappers on operatives from the Intelligence Response Team (IRT). The officers, displaying superior tactical skills, effectively countered the attack, arresting eight suspects and recovering several weapons, including an AK-47 rifle with 29 rounds of live ammunition, two pump-action rifles with 72 cartridges, and two operational motorcycle.
The arrested individuals were identified as Tukur Salisu, Sani Abubakar, Mamud Sani, Umar Abdullahi, Salisu Mohammed, Salisu Usman, Bashir Audu, and Jibril Haruna. The operation highlights the police’s proactive approach to dismantling criminal networks.
In a separate operation on January 27, 2025, IRT operatives arrested two suspects, Yakubu Musa and Usman Musa, both from Kaduna State. The duo was linked to multiple kidnappings and cattle rustling in the Soba and Ikara regions. Authorities recovered three AK-47 rifles and 19 rounds of ammunition.
Additionally, on January 21, 2025, three individuals were arrested on charges of criminal conspiracy, illegal possession of firearms, and kidnapping. The suspects confessed to being involved in several kidnappings across Kaduna and Niger States. Recovered items included an AK-49 rifle, two AK-47 rifles, and 28 rounds of live ammunition.
These operations demonstrate the Nigeria Police Force’s continued dedication to ensuring public safety and security. Citizens are encouraged to collaborate with law enforcement to combat crime effectively.
