Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested suspected criminals allegedly involved in arms smuggling, drug trafficking, and currency counterfeiting.
According to a statement signed by the Force Spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, these accomplishments are exemplified by the efforts of its several tactical teams, including the Force Intelligence Department-Special Tactical Squad, FID-STS.
According to him, on December 23, 2024, at about 5:50p.m, operatives of FID-STS intercepted one Hauwa Sani, a 30-year-old female resident of Doro village, along the Keffi/Abuja Expressway.
She was reportedly found in possession of 124 rounds of live ammunition of various calibres, concealed inside a 5-litre container of palm oil.
The statement added that she confessed that one Nasiru of Daura tasked her to deliver the ammunition to Katsina State.
Adejobi added that further investigations have led to several other recoveries and arrests that are undergoing profiling.
He urged citizens to be wary and remain conscious of the antics of these smugglers. Suspicious items should be reported immediately to the appropriate authorities.
Arrested suspects by Police
In a related development, the Force Spokesperson stated that in another operation on February 1st, 2025, operatives of the FID-STS, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted Alhaji Usman Yahaya 50, Joseph Matthew 27, and Solomon Bala 25, all residents of Postiskum, Yobe State.
The suspects were apprehended while transporting 30 cartons of codeine syrups and other various hard drugs around Postiskum.
He stated that they confessed that the drugs were intended for supply to bandits, Boko Haram insurgents, and kidnappers terrorising Yobe State and neighbouring countries.
Additionally on February 3rd, 2025, operatives of FID-STS, apprehended one Yusuf Dantani 24, Usman Labaran 32, and Musa Mohammed 23 with 10 AK-47 rifles.
The suspects upon interrogation confessed to being involved in several arms deals, receiving the sum of Three Million Nine Hundred and Eighty Thousand Naira (N3,980,000) for the last batch of arms they were supposed to trade.
Police Force pledges more effort
These successful operations highlight the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to proactively combat crime, disrupt criminal networks, and ensure the safety and security of all citizens. The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its efforts to dismantle criminal enterprises and bring perpetrators to justice.
ACP Adejobi in the statement signed on March 18, 2025 urged the public to continue to support police efforts by providing timely and accurate information that can aid in crime prevention and detection.
