The Nigeria Police Force, committed to proactive crime prevention, has achieved significant successes through intelligence-driven policing.
According to Force Public Relations Officer Force Headquarters, Abuja ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on January 18, 2025, operatives from the Kogi State Command thwarted a planned bandit attack in Budon, Kogi State. The police engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, resulting in one bandit neutralized and four arrested. Recovered from the scene were one AK-47 rifle, two magazines, 30 rounds of ammunition, and two motorcycles.
On the same day, Katsina State police operatives, in collaboration with other security agencies, intercepted armed bandits heading to attack Ruwan Doruwa Village in Dutsinma LGA. A gun battle ensued, leading to the neutralization of seven bandits and the recovery of 109 rustled livestock.
In a major breakthrough against human trafficking, the Nigeria Police Force rescued 207 abducted children across the country. The Ondo State Police Command arrested a syndicate involved in child abduction, rescuing 14 children aged between one week and seven years.
These operations underscore the Force’s dedication to public safety and its resolve to combat crime. The Nigeria Police remain committed to safeguarding lives and ensuring justice for all.
