Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a string of operational successes across four states within a 48‑hour window, arresting suspected kidnap informants, armed robbers, and an attempted murder suspect, while recovering a stolen tricycle and a high‑calibre firearm abandoned by fleeing criminals. The coordinated operations, carried out between August 2 and 3, 2026, underscore the Force’s sustained commitment to intelligence‑led policing and its determination to dismantle criminal networks operating across the federation.
In Bauchi State, operatives attached to the Gobirawo Outstation arrested two suspected informants who allegedly provided crucial intelligence to the perpetrators of a brazen kidnapping attack in Alkaleri Local Government Area. According to a statement issued on Monday, August 3, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the breakthrough followed an attack on the residence of a 46‑year‑old man in Gwanar Dutse Village, Gwana District, at about 5:00 a.m. on Friday, July 31. The victim sustained gunshot injuries to his right thigh while attempting to escape from the armed assailants. He was evacuated to the General Hospital, Kashere, where he is responding positively to treatment. Acting on intelligence, personnel tracked and arrested two suspects at about 3:28 p.m. on Sunday, August 2. They were identified as 18‑year‑old Idi Riga of Gwanar Dutse Village and 22‑year‑old Murtala Sani of Rifta Unguwan Jauro Musa in Gobirawo Ward. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects voluntarily confessed to acting as informants for the kidnappers, providing details about the victim’s movements and the layout of his residence. Both suspects are in custody, and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Bauchi for a discreet and thorough investigation, with a view to prosecution. The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, CP Sani‑Omolori Aliyu, reassured residents of the command’s resolve to rid the state of criminal elements and urged the public to remain vigilant and provide timely, credible information to security agencies.
In Delta State, police operatives rescued a victim of attempted murder and rushed him to a hospital for urgent medical treatment. The command confirmed that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the attack, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend an accomplice who fled the scene. The victim’s condition was not immediately disclosed, but police sources indicated that he was receiving medical attention and was in stable condition. The case has been transferred to the SCID in Asaba for further investigation, as detectives work to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack and track down the fleeing suspect. The Delta State Police Command has intensified intelligence‑led operations across the state, with the Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, reiterating the command’s zero‑tolerance stance on violent crime and its commitment to protecting lives and property.
In Rivers State, operatives acting on credible intelligence arrested a robbery suspect and recovered a stolen tricycle, popularly known as a “Keke,” during a coordinated operation in the Port Harcourt metropolis. The suspect was taken into custody without incident, and the tricycle has been secured as evidence. Police sources said the arrest followed weeks of surveillance on a criminal syndicate believed to be responsible for a series of tricycle thefts and armed robberies in the Elelenwo and Igwuruta areas. The suspect is currently in custody, and the SCID in Port Harcourt has taken over the case for further investigation. Efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest other members of the syndicate, as the police intensify their crackdown on the rising wave of one‑chance robberies and vehicle thefts in the state. The Rivers State Police Command has urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, warning that the command would not relent in its efforts to rid the state of criminal elements.
In Edo State, operatives recovered an Italian‑made pistol abandoned by fleeing suspects during a stop‑and‑search operation in the Benin City metropolis. The suspects, who were travelling in a vehicle, abandoned the firearm and fled on foot when police flagged them down for a routine check. A search of the area yielded the pistol, which has been secured as evidence. Police have intensified efforts to track down the fleeing suspects, with intelligence indicating that they may be linked to a wider criminal network operating in the state. The Edo State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to curbing the proliferation of illegal firearms and urged residents to cooperate with security agencies by providing information that could lead to the arrest of the fleeing suspects. The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, CP Uchenna Abang, commended the operatives for their vigilance and professionalism, stressing that the command would continue to deploy proactive strategies to maintain public safety.
The latest operational successes come amid broader efforts by the Nigeria Police Force to combat violent crime across the country. In a separate development, operatives across 14 states rescued kidnap victims, arrested suspects, and recovered firearms in coordinated operations carried out between August 2 and 3. In Katsina State, police rescued four kidnapped victims during anti‑banditry operations, while clearance operations continue to rescue additional victims still in captivity. In Plateau State, joint security operatives rescued two kidnapped victims unharmed and arrested two suspects, recovering an AK‑47 rifle loaded with 30 rounds of live ammunition. In Ogun State, police arrested a suspect linked to a human trafficking and fraudulent migration syndicate. In Oyo State, operatives raided a suspected criminal hideout, arresting three armed robbers and recovering a locally made firearm and seven live cartridges.
The Force Headquarters has directed that all cases remain under investigation by the respective State Criminal Investigation Departments, with efforts intensified to apprehend fleeing suspects and ensure that all those involved in criminal activities are brought to justice. The Inspector‑General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has commended the officers and men involved in the operations for their professionalism and dedication, reaffirming the Force’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the nation. The IGP urged members of the public to continue supporting the police with actionable intelligence, stressing that community partnership remains a cornerstone of effective policing.
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