Police arrest 262 suspects, rescue 27 kidnapped victims

The Nigeria Police Force has reported the arrest of 262 suspects and the rescue of 27 kidnapped victims across various operations conducted between September 5 and 11, 2026. These arrests were made for offenses such as kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, banditry, cultism, human trafficking, drug peddling, vandalism, and other criminal activities.

The Force also recovered 34 firearms, 375 rounds of live ammunition, 11 vehicles, and neutralised 11 armed suspects during the operations. The arrests and rescues were carried out through intelligence-led tactical operations and in collaboration with local communities and other security agencies.

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