The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with sister security agencies, has recorded major breakthroughs in its continued clampdown on criminal activities across the country.
In Katsina State, operatives intercepted a kidnapping gang along the Danmusa, Mara Dangeza village road in Danmusa Local Government Area, triggering a fierce gun battle.
The operation, which took place on June 8, 2025, saw officers from a Joint Task Force confront armed bandits attempting to escape with kidnapped victims.
According to a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, “In Katsina State, a major breakthrough was recorded on June 8, 2025, when a Joint Task Force comprising police and other security agencies foiled a kidnap attempt along the Danmusa–Mara Dangeza village road in Danmusa LGA. The team, while on patrol, engaged in a fierce gun battle with armed bandits attempting to flee with kidnapped victims.”
The security personnel successfully rescued eleven victims without injuries, while the suspects fled with gunshot wounds.
In another development, police officers in Delta State arrested a key figure in a cross-border kidnapping network operating across Delta, Rivers, Imo, and Enugu States.
The Force spokesman revealed, “In Delta State, operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team, acting on credible intelligence, arrested Abubakar Hassan (30), a key suspect in a cross-state kidnapping ring. During interrogation, he confessed to leading several operations along the Ughelli–Ozoro axis and led police to his hideout in a forest in Ozoro. Recovered from the scene were two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, and thirty-two rounds of live ammunition. This operation follows the earlier arrest of three other members of his gang.”
In a separate stop-and-search operation, officers intercepted a suspect transporting illegal arms.
“Similarly, Safer Highway Patrol officers intercepted a vehicle during routine stop-and-search duties along Ughelli Road. A search of the vehicle revealed one locally fabricated revolver pump-action single-barrel rifle and fifteen rounds of live cartridges. The driver, identified as Obi Ezekiel (38), was arrested at the scene,” the statement added.
The police also reported the recovery of a significant cache of illegal arms and ammunition in Delta State, marking the success of yet another operation aimed at curbing the circulation of deadly weapons.
Authorities at Force Headquarters lauded the efforts of the operatives and reaffirmed their dedication to working with other agencies to combat insecurity across Nigeria.
