‘213 suspects nabbed in 2019’

Our Reporter

Niger State Police Command said it arrested 213 suspects and charged 150 to court for offences last year.

Commissioner Adamu Usman, who addressed reporters on Thursday in Minna, said that the suspects were arrested for kidnapping, armed robbery, cattle rustling, rape and other sexual offences.

He listed some of the items recovered from suspects to include one AK 49 rifle, six AK 47 rifle, seven pistols, five magazines and 153 ammunition.

Others were eight vehicles, 521 cattle, six camels, six donkey, 295 sheep, one horse and over N16 million.

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He attributed the successes of the arrests to coordinated joint operations by the personnel of ‘Operation Puff-Adder’ and other specialised units of the police through intelligence reports at the disposal of the command.

The police boss also identified collaboration with host communities in the sharing of relevant information with the police as another factor that contributed to the successes recorded in 2019.

He praised the cordial relationship between the command and the media, especially in educating and informing the public in the fight against crime, and pledged continuous collaboration.

“I will take this opportunity to appreciate the efforts of the media organisations that have contributed immensely in showcasing our achievements and successes,” he said.