The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has vowed that he and his officers will not relent in arresting perpetrators of crime swiftly, News About Nigeria reports.
He stated this while fielding questions from journalists at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja, on Thursday.
He noted that the Force will employ meticulous analysis of available information, endeavour to preempt criminal activities, disrupt their illicit networks, and apprehend perpetrators swiftly.
He stated that the Force has recorded a notable advancement in mitigating the escalating trend of criminal activities across the nation, adding that 3,685 suspects were apprehended for their participation in various crimes, while 401 kidnapped victims were rescued.
Egbetokun also noted that the force has rescued a huge number of victims and several ammunition and vehicles.
“I am pleased to report a substantial advancement, propelled by the execution of diverse strategies aimed at mitigating the escalating trend of criminal activities across the nation after our last conference held on February 8, 2024.
“In the past eight weeks, we recorded 141 cases of terrorism/secessionist attacks, 537 cases of murder, 126 cases of armed robbery, 214 cases of kidnapping, and 39 cases of unlawful possession of firearms.
“Also, during the period under review, the Nigeria Police Force arrested 3,685 suspects for their participation in various crimes, 401 kidnapped victims were rescued, 216 various firearms, 3,601 ammunition; and 82 vehicles were recovered,” he stated.
He, however, noted that the response of the Force to the current internal security threats require strategic deployments that are not only proactive but also technology- and intelligence-driven, and therefore maintained that it is essential that the Force remain vigilant and adaptive in its approach, continuously refining its strategies to stay ahead of evolving threats.
