The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has rescued seven kidnapped victims, arrested suspected criminals and recovered arms and ammunition in a series of coordinated crackdowns across Niger, Plateau, and Taraba States.
This was revealed in a statement signed by the Force’s Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
The statement read “The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant successes in its relentless efforts to combat banditry, kidnapping, and the illegal possession of firearms.
“Through a potent combination of human intelligence and expertly coordinated operations, operatives of the Force have apprehended numerous suspects, made significant recoveries, and disrupted dangerous criminal networks operating across the country.
“Recently, a group of suspected kidnappers invaded Tungan-Boka and Masaha villages of Mashegu LGA of Niger State and kidnapped seven persons, operatives of the Niger state Police command in collaboration with local security teams, mobilized for a rescue operation, and trailed the suspected kidnappers to a forest within Tungan-Boka village where the kidnappers were engaged in a gun duel.
“In the ensuing duel, the kidnappers were overpowered, and the seven kidnapped persons were rescued unhurt.
“In Plateau State, acting on credible intelligence, Police operatives attached to the state command raided a criminal hideout along Bauchi Road in Jos North Local Government Area.
“An abandoned ash-colored Golf Wagon was recovered. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 500 rounds of 7.65mm ammunition.
“These recoveries are linked to an ongoing investigation into a culpable homicide case reported on May 3, 2025, where an unidentified individual was killed. Efforts are being intensified to locate and arrest the perpetrators of these acts.”
