In its relentless efforts towards ensuring that the perpetrators of heinous crimes across the country are brought to book, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has arrested a gunrunning syndicate operating in the Bauchi-Plateau region.
In a press release ,the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi added that 2,740 suspects in various prominent criminal cases were arrested in one month.
According to him, “the suspects, identified as Taimako Mato ‘m’, John Danladi ‘m’, Mohammed Munkail ‘m’, Manasseh William ‘m’ and Muhammadu Haddi ‘m’ were arrested with 1 PKT Machine Gun, 40 rounds of 37.2mm and 95rounds of 62mm cartridge ammunition”
“The Leader of the syndicate, Taimako Mato, was a weapon handling instructor at a Boko Haram Camp, who procures these prohibited weapons and passes them on to the other members of the syndicate to sell to various buyers”
While giving a breakdown of the record of arrests, he disclosed that” Over the last month, the Nigeria Police Force arrested 295-armed robbery suspects, 186 kidnappers, 271 Murder/Homicide suspects, and 71 suspects for the unlawful possession of Firearms. Also arresting 199 suspects for sexual-related offences, 143 suspects for cultism, and 1575 suspects arrested for other various crimes”
“The Force also recovered 185 firearms and a total number of 4087 ammunition of various calibres, 111 vehicles were recovered and 129 kidnapped victims rescued”
Olumuyiwa Adejobi announced that the Inspector General of Police , Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun once again reassures members of the public of the Police Force’s dedication to protecting the lives and property.
“The IGP has emplaced several strategies and tactics, aimed at combating various forms of crimes in all spheres. He hereby calls for citizens’ full support in actualizing this goal and establishing a utopia in our dear country”
“The Nigeria Police Force will not relent in the pursuit of ensuring crimes and criminalities are brought to its lowest in accordance with the Rule of Law, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism in carrying out extant duties of protection of lives and properties” he wrote.
