Police parade notorious arms dealer, arrest 1,246 suspects

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The Nigeria Police Force has made significant strides in combating crime, culminating in the arrest of a notorious arms dealer and 1,246 other suspects across various operations. The high command’s latest achievement reflects its commitment to maintaining peace and order in the country.

Some of the arrested suspects were paraded by the spokesman of the police, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi. He also hinted that no fewer than 242 murder suspects were nabbed within one month.

According to Adejobi, since October 1, 2024, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant achievements in the fight against crime.

The achievements included the arrest of 371 armed robbery suspects, 186 kidnapping suspects, 242 murder suspects, 63 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 217 rape suspects, 167 suspected cultists, and the recovery of 210 various firearms and 3,172 ammunition of various calibres.