Police arrest 262 suspects, rescue 27 kidnapped victims nationwide

The Nigeria Police Force reported arresting 262 suspects and rescuing 27 kidnapped victims across the country during operations between September 5 and 11, 2026. The force recovered 34 firearms and 375 rounds of live ammunition, as well as 11 vehicles during these nationwide efforts. The arrests and rescues were connected to various criminal activities, including kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, banditry, cultism, human trafficking, drug peddling, and vandalism.

In Delta State, a 60-year-old man was rescued following a gun duel with his abductors, while in Kwara State, two suspects wanted for kidnapping and banditry were arrested. In Sokoto State, tactical teams engaged suspected bandits, neutralizing four suspects and recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition. Police operations in various states also resulted in the neutralization of suspects and the rescue of kidnapped victims.

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