By Prince Wiro
The Bayelsa State Police operatives acting on credible intelligence on Tuesday 7,January,2025 Intercepted one Usman Mohammed en route to Rivers state.
The Force Spokesperson,Olumuyiwa Adejobi who is also an Assistant Commissioner of Police,ACP stated that upon thorough search on the suspect,one Ak -47 rifle, 1 Type 09 AR, 2 Ak-47 magazines, 2 Type 09 AR magazines and 120 live ammunition of various caliber concealed in the vehicle were recovered.
The National Spokesperson for the Nigeria Police disclosed that the suspect has been arrested and investigation ongoing.
In a similar development, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force successfully carried out a hostage rescue operation on the 31st of December, 2024 at Kwande LGA, Benue State, which led to the neutralization of three kidnappers during the operation.
“The Police operatives of the Vandiekya Police Divisional Headquarters, Benue State, received a distress call concerning the kidnap of one Tor Gajir by unknown gun men at the Kwande LGA of the state.
” Upon receipt of this information, investigation was swiftly escalated, and the police operatives followed the trail to one Desmond Ahar. The suspect was accosted, and subsequent interrogation revealed the suspect was part of the kidnappers. The suspect, Desmond Ahar, then led the operatives to where the victim was being kept at Adikpo, Benue State. Upon arrival at the kidnappers’ den, the kidnappers spotted the police operatives and immediately engaged them in a gun duel. In the ensuing confrontation, officers were able to neutralize three of the suspects, while others fled with bullet wounds.
“The victim was rescued unhurt and immediately given medical attention to assess any physical or psychological impact. The success of the operation also led to the recovery of 2 AK-47 and 6 loaded magazines, with several live ammunition. Efforts are intensified to apprehend the fleeing member of the gang and recover other arms” ACP Adejobi stated.
Meanwhile the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has commended the operatives for the successes recorded specifically in the affected states and across the country in general, while charging them to sustain the tempo to attain excellence in internal security and safety in Nigeria.