Yuletide: Police arrest 128 suspects for car theft, possessing dangerous weapons

The police have arrested 128 suspects for possessing harmful weapons and for automotive theft throughout the nation.

Spokesperson for the Pressure, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated this in a press release in Abuja on Tuesday.

Mr Adejobi, an assistant commissioner of police, stated because the festive season approaches, the police have develop into vigilant and proactive, ramping up their efforts to make sure all Nigerians’ and residents’ security and safety.

He stated this has led to quite a few profitable raids, arrests and recoveries.

“In keeping with the directive of the Inspector-Basic of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., to emplace environment friendly safety measures towards crime throughout this festive season, operatives of the Nigeria Police Pressure in a number of State Instructions throughout the nation have carried out intensive patrols and raids, efficiently dislodging and arresting scores of hoodlums and recovering harmful weapons,” he added.

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YULETIDE SEASON: POLICE INTENSIFIES PATROL, RAIDS BLACKSPOTS TO CURB CRIMINALITY

As Police Arrest 128 Hoodlums With Harmful Weapons, Foil Automobile Theft

Because the festive season approaches, the Nigeria Police Pressure stays vigilant and proactive, ramping up its efforts to make sure the protection and safety of all residents. In a sequence of proactive measures, the Pressure has intensified its operations, resulting in quite a few profitable raids, arrests and recoveries.

In keeping with the directive of the Inspector-Basic of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., to emplace environment friendly safety measures towards crime throughout this festive season, operatives of the Nigeria Police Pressure in a number of State Instructions throughout the nation have carried out intensive patrols and raids, efficiently dislodging and arresting scores of hoodlums and recovering harmful weapons.

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on 14th December 2024, carried out a number of raids of legal hideouts within the Isolo axis of the state, efficiently apprehending 43 suspects, and recovering varied displays together with giant portions of hashish, daggers, swords and a number of other fetish objects. In the identical vein, on the fifteenth of December 2024, police operatives of the Lagos State Command arrested one Charles Orji ‘m’ at Isheri Osun, Lagos State, who tried to steal a Toyota Hilux from the place it was parked. Upon his arrest and a subsequent search, 7 totally different Toyota automotive keys had been recovered from him.

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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Pressure proceed to show unwavering dedication to safeguarding lives and property by diligently rising vigilance and executing coordinated safety measures in varied areas throughout the nation. This concerted effort is notably noticed in states like Kaduna, Zamfara, Taraba, Edo, Delta, Benue, and Niger, amongst different vital areas.

As we enter the ultimate stretch of the festivities, the Nigeria Police Pressure assures residents that it’s going to proceed its mission to discourage crime and defend the lives and property of all Nigerians. The Pressure stays unwavering on this mission to supply a protected atmosphere throughout the vacation season, as members of the general public are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious actions to the authorities.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,FORCE HEADQUARTERS,ABUJA.

17TH DECEMBER, 2024.