Operatives of the Nigeria Police have arrested twenty-two suspects linked to serious criminal activities in several states of the country.
Operatives attached to the Special Tactical Squad (STS) of the Force apprehended the suspects over crimes associated with armed robbery, kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling, car snatching, economic sabotage, impersonation and drug trafficking.
Statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said the Squad recovered six firearms comprising one LAR rifle, one pump-action gun, one AK-49 rifle, one AK-47 rifle and one SMG rifle, as well as two live rounds of ammunition from the suspects
Other exhibits recovered from the suspects arrested in Kaduna, the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos and Ogun States, according to the statement include: vehicles, motorcycles, illicit drugs and other prohited items suspected to have been used in the commission of the crimes.
Commending the operatives of the Special Tactical Squad for their courage and professionalism, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, said the successes reflect the Force’s dedication to protecting lives, disrupting criminal networks, and ensuring public safety.
The Force affirmed that investigations into all the cases heve commenced, assuring that the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations, in line with extant laws.
