Nigeria Police Recovers 118 Stolen Vehicles, Arrest 371 Armed Robbery Suspects In October

Nigeria Police Force said it recovered 118 stolen vehicles, arrest 371 armed robbery suspects beginning of this month.

Its significant achievements in the fight against crime in October included the arrest of 186 kidnapping suspects.

The IGP Egbetokun reassures members of the public of the Police Force’s dedication to enhancing the safety and security of the country. 

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) said a total of 118 stolen vehicles were recovered nationwide since the beginning of this month, adding that 64 victims of kidnapping were also rescued across the country during the period.

Its significant achievements in the fight against crime, which was made this known in a statement on October 30th 2024, included the arrest of 371 armed robbery suspects, 186 kidnapping suspects and 63 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms.

“Since October 1st 2024, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant achievements in the fight against crime. These include the arrest of 371 armed robbery suspects, 186 kidnapping suspects, 242 murder/homicide suspects, 63 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 217 rape suspects, 167 suspected cultists and recovery of 210 various firearms, 3172 ammunition of various calibres.”

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“The Police was also able to recover 118 stolen vehicles and rescue ¬64 victims of kidnapping across the country,” NPF added while announcing the recent crime-fighting achievements of the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force.

“The Inspector General of Police once again reassures members of the public of the Police Force’s dedication to enhancing the safety and security of the country, implementing various tactical operations, intelligence-led policing, and community engagement strategies.

“The goal of these initiatives is to establish a substantial decrease in crime rates across the country and the record of significant strides in combating several times of violent crimes such as banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, and cybercrime.”

Embracing a multifaceted approach to law enforcement, the Nigeria Police Force remains relentless on the mission of ensuring crimes and criminalities are brought to its lowest in accordance with the Rule of Law, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism in carrying out extant duties of protection of lives and properties.”

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