The Nigeria Police Force has reported the neutralisation of two suspected bandits, the rescue of five abducted persons and the arrest of several suspects in operations across 10 states. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, on Sunday, the police said the successes were…...
The Nigeria Police Force has reported the neutralisation of two suspected bandits, the rescue of five abducted persons and the arrest of several suspects in operations across 10 states.
In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, on Sunday, the police said the successes were recorded in Zamfara, Imo, Ekiti, Ogun, Oyo, Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, Kebbi and Nasarawa states, among others, as part of its 24-hour operational activities for October 18, 2026.
In Zamfara State, police operatives, supported by reinforcements, engaged a large group of armed bandits in a gun duel at Fegi Kanawa and repelled the attack.
Two bandits were neutralised, while five abducted persons were rescued unharmed. No casualty was recorded among police personnel.
In a separate operation in the state, tactical teams and local vigilantes rescued one of the 11 farmers abducted at Kamfanin Madam Village in Maru Local Government Area.
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The rescued victim was identified as Nafi’u Abubakar Sarki, while efforts were ongoing to secure the release of the remaining abductees.
In Imo State, operatives of the Quick Intervention Unit arrested two suspected members of a car-snatching syndicate believed to be operating in Owerri and neighbouring South-East states.
The police said information obtained from the suspects identified the gang leader, other stolen vehicles and two AK-47 rifles, with operations continuing to recover the items and arrest other fleeing suspects.
In Ekiti State, four suspects were arrested in connection with the death of a 40-year-old man during a violent altercation at Fayose Market in Ado-Ekiti.
The command also intervened following a protest by market stakeholders, restored calm and reopened the market for normal business activities.
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Similarly, police operatives in Ogun State arrested four suspects after intervening in a violent confrontation between two local security groups at Owode-Afon.
Normalcy was restored, while efforts continued to rescue two abducted security operatives.
In Oyo State, a suspect was arrested following an armed robbery incident in Imeko Community. The police said the suspect was undergoing interrogation and identification proceedings as efforts continued to apprehend other fleeing gang members and recover stolen property.
Meanwhile, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command provided security coverage during the visit of the Senate President, deploying personnel to critical infrastructure, flashpoints and waterways.
The police said stop-and-search operations and statewide patrols ensured a hitch-free visit while maintaining public peace and safety.
In Adamawa State, officers responding to a violent altercation in Golantabal Village, Song Local Government Area, recovered two machetes and a knife from the scene as exhibits.
In Kebbi State, police tactical units, military personnel and vigilante groups were deployed following an attack by suspected terrorists in Yanga Village, Bunza Local Government Area.
The security teams commenced coordinated patrols and bush-combing operations to rescue abducted persons and apprehend the fleeing attackers.
In Nasarawa State, police tactical teams and local vigilantes were mobilised after armed bandits attacked farmers in Dogo Fadama and Barummi villages.
The police said search and combing operations had been launched to rescue the five abducted persons and track down the perpetrators.
The Force said the cases were at various stages of investigation, with the relevant State Criminal Investigation Departments handling the incidents.