The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a series of operational successes across 10 states, including arrests linked to kidnapping, murder, cult-related violence, armed robbery, rape and vehicle theft.
The successes, contained in the Force’s 24-hour operational update for October 12, 2026, also include the recovery of stolen vehicles, ammunition, a locally made firearm, vandalised railway materials and a stolen tricycle.
In Delta State, police operatives arrested a suspected kidnapper during a joint operation at Ubulu-Nor, recovering two live cartridges and one expended cartridge. In a separate operation, another suspect linked to cultism and armed robbery was arrested, with a locally made firearm, two live cartridges and a cutlass recovered from his vehicle.
In Kebbi State, detectives arrested a suspect allegedly connected to the killing of two persons at Kurun Kudu Fulani Settlement. The suspect reportedly confessed to conspiring with another individual, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplice.
In Rivers State, two suspects were arrested over the transportation and receipt of stolen vehicles. Police recovered two Toyota Camry cars, one Toyota Corolla and a shuttle bus, while investigations continue to track down other suspected members of the gang.
In Lagos State, seven suspects were arrested following a cult-related clash in Ijesha that resulted in a murder investigation. Meanwhile, in Anambra State, five suspects were arrested after a cult-related clash in Okpoko. Police operatives and other security personnel rescued two injured victims, who reportedly sustained severe injuries.
In Kano State, detectives arrested a suspect allegedly linked to the killing of an 18-year-old man. The suspect reportedly confessed to the crime and remains in custody as investigations continue.
In Katsina State, police operatives intercepted a vehicle during a routine stop-and-search operation and arrested two suspects allegedly conveying railway tracks and sleepers suspected to have been vandalised. The recovered materials have been secured as exhibits.
In Cross River State, detectives arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl. The victim was rescued and taken for medical examination, while the suspect remains in custody.
Similarly, in Akwa Ibom State, police operatives intercepted and arrested a suspect allegedly found in possession of a stolen tricycle along Oron Road. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend other suspected members of the gang.
The Force said the cases remain under investigation at the respective State Criminal Investigation Departments in Asaba, Birnin Kebbi, Port Harcourt, Ikeja, Kano, Awka, Katsina, Calabar and Uyo.
The update was issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, ANIPR.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to combating crime and protecting lives and property, while urging members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies.
The update was released under the police campaign messages, #PoliceIsYourFriend and #CitizensAreTheBoss.
