The Nigeria Police said it has neutralised some notorious kidnappers and gun runners, who have been terrorising Abuja, Kaduna, Kogi, and Nasarawa states.
It said the neutralised kidnappers have been involved in supplying arms to bandits operating within the same axis.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Friday said the kidnappers were neutralised by IRT operatives at their hideout around Gitata, along Keffi Gidan Wire Road, Nasarawa State.
He said: “The FID-IRT of the Nigeria Police Force has recorded yet another feat in the ongoing fight against crime and criminality in the country, as part of the sustained efforts to cleanse the system of criminals, most especially kidnappers.
“In the early hours of February 8, 2024, some notorious kidnappers and gun runners, who have been terrorising Abuja, Kaduna, Kogi, and Nasarawa states, were neutralized by IRT operatives at their hideout around Gitata, along Keffi Gidan Wire Road, Nasarawa State.
“Similarly, four (4) AK47 rifles, dangerous weapons, and a bag of ammunition were recovered.
“These neutralised individuals have also been involved in supplying arms to bandits operating within the same axis.”
Adejobi added that the operation conducted in the early hours of Thursday demonstrated the unwavering commitment of the NPF to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.
He assured that the police would continue to employ all necessary measures to rid the communities of criminal elements and maintain peace and order across the nation.
