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NIGERIA POLICE FORCE NEUTRALISES SEVEN TERRORISTS, RECOVERS 23 ARMS AND AMMUNITION
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Nicolas Adekeye / 2 months
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has neutralised seven terrorists and recovered 23 arms and ammunition in various parts of the country. According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police operatives attached to the Kebbi State Command trailed and engaged some kidnappers in a fierce gun duel, resulting in the neutralisation of four kidnappers and the arrest of one with fatal injuries. The police also rescued the kidnapped victim, Umaru Bawa, aged 60, who was abducted from Gobiraje Village in Suru LGA of Kebbi State on February 14, 2025. The operatives recovered the cash sum of Three Million Naira (N3,000,000) already paid to the kidnappers as ransom. In another operation, the police neutralised two Eastern Security Network (ESN) kingpins and recovered seven AK-47 rifles, 13 pump-action guns, and hundreds of assorted live ammunition in Imo State. The operation was carried out by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Imo State Command, in collaboration with other security agencies. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commended the brave efforts of the operatives involved and emphasized the need for continued vigilance in the fight against crime. He assured that the police would continue to work tirelessly to ensure a safer environment for all Nigerians. “The Force assures members of the public that these operations will continue with renewed vigour as it strives to ensure a safer environment for all Nigerians,” the IGP said. “As part of these ongoing efforts, the IGP has called for increased intelligence gathering, community engagement, and prompt reporting of suspicious activities by citizens.”
