…..Recover Ten AK-47 Rifles in intelligence-led operations
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing offensive against violent crimes and armed criminal syndicates with the neutralisation of three bandits and the recovery of ten AK-47 rifles during recent intelligence-led operations.
According to a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the operations were carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department – Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) across Taraba, Plateau, Adamawa, Nasarawa, and Niger States throughout July 2025.
The tactical operations, driven by credible intelligence, led to multiple armed encounters with the bandits. During the engagements, three armed bandits were neutralised while others fled with gunshot wounds after intense gunfire exchanges. The operations also led to the recovery of ten AK-47 rifles, believed to have been used in various crimes, including kidnappings, armed robberies, gunrunning, and cattle rustling.
Further investigations and follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend fleeing members of the criminal syndicates, many of whom have been identified as key perpetrators of violent attacks on communities in the affected regions.
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to restoring peace and ensuring public safety nationwide. He emphasised that the Nigeria Police Force will continue to intensify intelligence-led policing strategies to dismantle criminal networks and safeguard lives and property.
The IGP also urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement by providing actionable intelligence to nearby police stations or through the official communication channels of the Force.
