By our correspondent
ABUJA – The Nigeria Police Force has reported a series of successful operations across 10 states, leading to the rescue of a kidnap victim, the arrest of several suspects and the recovery of firearms, ammunition, a stolen vehicle and other exhibits.
The operations, carried out between September 26 and 27, 2026, also included the disruption of an alleged vandalism operation in Imo State and the restoration of calm following a violent disturbance in Taraba State.
In Kogi State, police and other security personnel rescued an abducted male victim unhurt after sustained bush-combing operations. The abductors reportedly fled into the forest following the deployment of tear gas, while clearance operations continued at identified black spots.
In Anambra State, operatives acting on intelligence intercepted suspected hoodlums conveying a stolen Toyota RAV4 SUV. The suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled into the bush, while the vehicle was recovered to the police station.
Also in Anambra, a suspected cult member was arrested at Fegge, Onitsha, following a distress call concerning alleged cult-related activity.
In Taraba State, police responding to a violent disturbance at UMCN Church, Kwanti Gana, dispersed the mob and restored normalcy. One suspect was arrested with a knife and hammer, while a follow-up operation led to the arrest of another suspect identified as a principal alleged mastermind of the attack.
In Nasarawa State, police arrested a suspect over alleged unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, recovering a locally made revolver pistol and two live rounds.
In a separate operation in the state, detectives recovered another locally made pistol, a live round and two empty shells while investigating a fatal road accident. The vehicle involved was impounded for further investigation.
Meanwhile, in Delta State, police responded to an abduction incident at Owen Village, Ughelli, evacuating an injured victim to hospital and recovering a motorcycle. Bush-combing operations were continuing to rescue the abducted victim and arrest the perpetrators.
The police also arrested a driver following a fatal road accident at Hausa Market, Okpanam, while detectives separately arrested a suspect over a stabbing incident in Okpanam.
In Bauchi State, a suspect was arrested following a reported assault at Tafawa Balewa Housing Estate, with the weapon allegedly used in the incident recovered as an exhibit.
In Gombe State, detectives arrested a suspect over an alleged violent attack at Koran Zaki Quarters, while efforts continued to apprehend other suspects still at large.
In Akwa Ibom, police arrested a suspect allegedly transporting adulterated dry gin during a stop-and-search operation. Five cartons containing 24 bottles each of the product were recovered, alongside additional exhibits from the suspect’s residence.
In Imo State, police and other security personnel foiled an alleged vandalism operation at the Water Board, Okigwe. The suspected vandals fled, abandoning a truck loaded with allegedly vandalised equipment, which was recovered by the police.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu said the various cases were under investigation by the respective State Criminal Investigation Departments in Lokoja, Bauchi, Jalingo, Asaba, Awka, Gombe, Lafia, Uyo and Owerri.
The police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend fleeing suspects and conclude investigations into the various incidents.