Police Record Major Successes in Fight Against Crime

The Nigeria Police Force has made significant strides in its efforts to combat crime and criminality across the country. Under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the force has recorded major successes in various operations.

N129 Billion Counterfeit Currencies Recovered

In a major breakthrough, police operatives in Kano recovered N129.5 billion in counterfeit currencies, comprising 3.3 million US dollars, 51,970 CFA francs, and 1.4 million naira. The operation, which took place on December 8, 2024, led to the arrest of three suspects: Nura Ibrahim, Muhammed Muntari, and Usman Abdullahi.

Gunrunners Arrested, Ammunition Recovered

In another operation, police arrested three suspected gunrunners - Buhari Suleiman, Jamil Yakubu, and Aliyu Abdullahi - along the Kaduna-Kano expressway. The suspects were found with 216 rounds of 9mm live ammunition and one round of Ak-47 ammunition.

36 Kidnapped Victims Rescued

Police operatives in Kebbi State also rescued 36 victims of kidnapping who were returning from their farms. The rescued victims were debriefed, and the community was assured of the police's commitment to ensuring their safety and security.

IGP Reiterates Commitment to Fighting Crime

IGP Egbetokun reiterated the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to combating all forms of crime and criminality, especially economic saboteurs. The force remains vigilant, steadfast, and unforgiving towards those who threaten national security and economic progress.

Text of the full of the full press statement attached herewith;

PRESS RELEASE

INTERNAL SECURITY: POLICE RECOVER N129BN COUNTERFEIT CURRENCIES, ARREST 3 GUNRUNNERS, RECOVER AMMUNITION.

As Police Visit, Debrief 36 Rescued Kidnapped Victims in Kebbi, Assures Safety, Security.

The Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of the 22nd Indigenous Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., in its relentless effort to tackle all forms of crimes and criminality, continues to mark giant strides in the fight against crime in all spheres. Recently, in Kano, the Police successfully recovered the sum of N129,542,823,000 in counterfeit currencies, with a breakdown of 3,366,000 in Counterfeit US Dollars, 51,970 in Counterfeit CFA franc, and 1,443,000 in counterfeit Naira.

This momentous achievement was recorded on the 8th of December 2024, at Gwale, Kano State, where police operatives acting on credible intelligence accosted one Nura Ibrahim ‘m’ and upon a conducted search, discovered N392,000 counterfeit notes, USD7800 counterfeit notes and 5 different ATM cards. Further investigation led to the arrest of his accomplices, Muhammed Muntari ‘m’, and Usman Abdullahi ‘m’ as well as the recovery of the other counterfeit currencies.

In another development, intensifying the efforts against gunrunning and the proliferation of arms in the country, the Nigeria Police Force on the 9th of December 2024, arrested 3 suspected gunrunners identified as Buhari Suleiman ‘m’, Jamil Yakubu ‘m’, and Aliyu Abdullahi ‘m’, along the Kaduna-Kano expressway, Kaduna State. The suspects were apprehended after the police operatives noticed their suspicious activities and approached them to question them. A subsequent search was conducted, which led to the recovery of 216 rounds of 9mm live ammunition and 1 round of Ak-47 ammunition.

Similarly, on the 8th December 2024, Police operatives in Kebbi State rescued 36 victims of kidnapping along Mairairai/Bena Road in Danko/Wasagu LGA who were returning from their respective farms. As a follow-up to the rescue, police operatives have visited the community to engage its members, debrief the rescued victims, and assure the people of its continuous readiness to ensure their safety and security.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., once again reiterates the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to combatting all forms of crime and criminality, especially economic saboteurs. The force remains vigilant, steadfast, and unforgiving towards those who would threaten the national security and economic progress of our dear country.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI

FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,

FORCE HEADQUARTERS,

ABUJA.

10th December, 2024