As IGP Reaffirms Commitment to Public Safety, Crime Reduction.

The Nigeria Police Force has achieved a major breakthrough in its fight against crime, rescuing trafficked children and intercepting illegal arms in coordinated operations in Abia and Kogi states. This success highlights the Force’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property nationwide.

According to ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, the Kogi State Police Command recently intercepted a green-colored Sharon vehicle that sped through a security checkpoint. After a high-speed chase, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into a nearby bush. A thorough search yielded a significant haul, including 5 AK-47 rifles, 8 AK-47 magazines, 283 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, 62 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, and 2 rounds of 7.62x59mm ammunition.

The police are currently pursuing the fleeing suspect, and preliminary investigations indicate a potential link to a recent armed robbery at a fuel station in Kabba, which is being actively investigated.

In a recent development, operatives of the Abia State Police Command, acting on credible intelligence, arrested two individuals one Blessing Emebo ‘f’, 49 years and Sunday Emebo ‘m’ 42 years, for operating an unregistered and illegal motherless babies’ home within their residential apartment located at Ikot Ekpene Road, Aba. Upon intervention, the operatives discovered twelve (12) children, ranging in age from six months to fourteen years, housed in the premises.

Preliminary investigations indicate the children hail from various villages in Arochukwu. The rescued minors have been safely transferred to the Abia State Ministry of Women Affairs for care and support. The suspects are currently being interrogated and will face charges in court once investigations are complete.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commends the officers involved in these operations and appreciates the public’s cooperation. These achievements demonstrate the Force’s dedication to eliminating crime, illegal arms, and exploitation of vulnerable groups. The public is urged to remain alert, be cautious about entrusting children to strangers, and report suspicious activities or individuals to the nearest police station.