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11/10/2026

(October 5–11, 2026)

NPF 24HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES IN THE LAST 24HRSKindly find below the Top 10 State-by-State Executive Summary of Operat...
11/10/2026

NPF 24HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES IN THE LAST 24HRS

Kindly find below the Top 10 State-by-State Executive Summary of Operational Successes for 11th October, 2026:

1. LAGOS STATE: ARREST OF FOUR SUSPECTS / RECOVERY OF ILLICIT DRUGS

✅ Police tactical operatives acting on credible intelligence arrested four suspected cultists preparing to launch a reprisal attack in Ilogbo, Apapa Road.

✅ Large quantities of substances suspected to be illicit hard drugs were recovered from the suspects.

🔹 Status: SCID Panti Investigating.

1. LAGOS STATE: ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTS / RECOVERY OF FI***RM

✅ Police operatives conducting a raid on criminal hideouts in Orile arrested two suspected cultists.

✅ One locally-made pistol was recovered from one of the suspects, who was linked to a previous shooting incident.

🔹 Status: SCID Panti Investigating.

1. OGUN STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECT / DEFILEMENT OF MINOR

✅ Police detectives arrested a 19-year-old suspect following the defilement of a 5-year-old girl.

✅ Medical examination confirmed pe*******on, while the suspect voluntarily confessed to the offence.

🔹 Status: SCID Eleweran Investigating.

1. OGUN STATE: ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTS / R**E

✅ Police detectives arrested two suspects following the alleged r**e of a 17-year-old girl.

✅ The victim was taken for medical examination, while both suspects remain in custody for investigation.

🔹 Status: SCID Eleweran Investigating.

1. OGUN STATE: ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTS / MURDER INVESTIGATION

✅ Police operatives arrested two suspects linked to the assault that resulted in the death of a 46-year-old man.

✅ The suspects are in custody and assisting detectives with the ongoing investigation.

🔹 Status: SCID Eleweran Investigating.

1. TARABA STATE: ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTS / ATTACK ON POLICE OUTSTATION

✅ Police detectives acting on credible intelligence arrested two principal suspects linked to the attack and vandalism of portions of a Police Outstation.

✅ Photographs of the damaged Police post and injured cattle were documented, while further investigation is ongoing.

🔹 Status: SCID Jalingo Investigating.

1. AKWA IBOM STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECTED CULT LEADER

✅ Police operatives acting on credible intelligence arrested a suspected cult leader linked to an earlier cult-related incident.

✅ The suspect was identified by previously arrested members as their gang leader and owner of a recovered fi***rm.

🔹 Status: SCID Uyo Investigating.

1. FCT: ARREST OF VANDAL AND RECEIVER / RECOVERY OF EXHIBITS

✅ Police surveillance operatives acting on actionable intelligence arrested a suspect while vandalising a solar streetlight pole in Abuja.

✅ A suspected receiver of the vandalised materials was also arrested, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend another accomplice.

🔹 Status: CID Abuja Investigating.

1. DELTA STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECT / RECOVERY OF VEHICLES

✅ Police arrested a driver involved in a fatal road traffic accident along the Asaba-Benin Expressway.

✅ Two vehicles involved in the incident were recovered for inspection, while traffic operatives documented the scene.

🔹 Status: SMTD Asaba Investigating.

1. DELTA STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECT / RECOVERY OF VEHICLE

✅ Police arrested a driver involved in a fatal pedestrian accident along the Asaba-Benin Expressway.

✅ The vehicle was recovered for inspection, while Police traffic operatives documented the scene and commenced investigation.

🔹 Status: SMTD Asaba Investigating.



CSP ANI INIEDU, ANIPR
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA

NPF 24HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES IN THE LAST 24HRSKindly find below the Top 10 State-by-State Executive Summary of Operat...
10/10/2026

NPF 24HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES IN THE LAST 24HRS

Kindly find below the Top 10 State-by-State Executive Summary of Operational Successes for 10th October, 2026:

1. RIVERS STATE: ARREST OF FOUR KIDNAP SUSPECTS / RECOVERY OF FI***RM / RECOVERY OF AM******ON

✅ Police operatives arrested four suspected kidnappers linked to a kidnapping incident in Igwuruta/Etche axis.

✅ The suspects confessed to the crime and other kidnapping incidents, while one G3 r***e and four rounds of live am******on were recovered in a separate operation.

🔹 Status: SCID Port Harcourt Investigating.

2. CROSS RIVER STATE: RESCUE OF ABDUCTED 11-YEAR-OLD CHILD / ARREST OF SUSPECT

✅ Police operatives rescued an 11-year-old boy who was abducted and found tied up inside the suspect’s room with head injuries.

✅ The suspect was arrested and taken into custody for investigation.

🔹 Status: SCID Calabar Investigating.

3. EKITI STATE: ARREST OF FIVE SUSPECTS / RESCUE OF ASSAULT VICTIM

✅ VCRU operatives arrested five suspects involved in the unlawful invasion and severe assault of a woman.

✅ The suspects are in custody, while discreet investigation is ongoing for prompt prosecution.

🔹 Status: SCID Ado-Ekiti Investigating.

4. ANAMBRA STATE: ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT / RECOVERY OF EXHIBITS

✅ Police operatives arrested a suspect linked to an armed robbery incident in Awka.

✅ Recovered from his hideout were the victim’s purse, one unregistered motorcycle, an axe and other incriminating items, while efforts are ongoing to arrest his fleeing accomplice.

🔹 Status: SCID Awka Investigating.

5. KOGI STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECT / SEIZURE OF 300KG OF SUSPECTED INDIAN H**P

✅ Police surveillance and patrol operatives intercepted a vehicle along Magongo Highway and arrested the driver.

✅ A total of 300kg of illicit substances suspected to be Indian h**p were recovered from the vehicle.

🔹 Status: SCID Lokoja Investigating.

6. EKITI STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECT / RECOVERY OF SUSPECTED STOLEN MOTORCYCLE AND OTHER EXHIBITS

✅ Police operatives intercepted and arrested a suspect who attempted to evade a stop-and-search checkpoint.

✅ One unregistered motorcycle, seven jeans trousers, 20 T-shirts, four joggers and two face caps were recovered from the suspect.

🔹 Status: SCID Ado-Ekiti Investigating.

7. BENUE STATE: ARREST OF 17 SUSPECTED HUMAN TRAFFICKERS

✅ Acting on credible intelligence, Police operatives arrested 17 foreign nationals suspected to be involved in clandestine activities.

✅ The suspects, who entered the country without valid travel documents, are in custody while investigation continues.

🔹 Status: SCID Makurdi Investigating.

8. RIVERS STATE: ARREST OF FOUR SUSPECTS / RECOVERY OF G3 R***E AND FOUR ROUNDS OF LIVE AM******ON

✅ Police operatives conducting stop-and-search operations along Igbo-Etche Road intercepted a tricycle conveying four suspicious occupants and arrested them.

✅ One G3 r***e and four rounds of live am******on were recovered from the suspects.

🔹 Status: SCID Port Harcourt Investigating.

9. OGUN STATE: POLICE RESPONSE TO KIDNAPPING / RECOVERY OF EXPENDED AK-47 AM******ON

✅ Police tactical teams swiftly responded to a reported kidnapping incident at Saapade and commenced coordinated search and rescue operations.

✅ Expended AK-47 am******on shells were recovered at the scene, while combined tactical teams are continuing efforts to rescue the two victims and arrest the perpetrators.

🔹 Status: SCID Eleweran Investigating.

10. ZAMFARA STATE: RESPONSE TO ARMED BANDITS ATTACK / ONGOING TRACKING OPERATION

✅ Security personnel responded to an armed bandits’ attack at Bardoki Village, while the attackers fled before their arrival.

✅ Combing and tracking operations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing culprits.

🔹 Status: SCID Gusau Investigating.



CSP ANI INIEDU, ANIPR
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA

ADAMAWA STATE POLICE COMMAND MOURNS THE PASSING OF FUFORE LGC CHAIRMAN, HON. DR. YAHAYA SA’IDUThe Adamawa State Police C...
10/10/2026

ADAMAWA STATE POLICE COMMAND MOURNS THE PASSING OF FUFORE LGC CHAIRMAN, HON. DR. YAHAYA SA’IDU

The Adamawa State Police Command has received with deep sorrow the news of the reported demise of the Executive Chairman of Fufore Local Government Council, Hon. Dr. Yahaya Sa’idu.

The Command extends its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Adamawa State, the Fufore Local Government Council, the immediate family of the deceased, and all those affected by this painful loss.

The Command acknowledges the contributions of the late Chairman to public service and prays that Almighty God grants his family, associates, and the people of Fufore the strength to bear this irreparable loss.

May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and comfort all those he left behind.

SP SULEIMAN YAHAYA NGUROJE, ANIPR
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police
Adamawa State Command

10th October, 2026.

10/10/2026

Wata kotun majistare mai lamba 2 da ke zamanta a Yola, babban birnin jihar Adamawa, ta yanke wa Salihu Ibrahim hukuncin ɗaurin shekara shida a gidan yari ba tare da zaɓin biyan tara ba, bayan samunsa da laifuka uku da s**a haɗa da raunata mutum da sata.

Alƙaliyar kotun, mai shari’a M. A. Adamu, ta yanke hukuncin ne a ranar Laraba, inda ta ɗaure Salihu, tsawon shekara biyu kan laifin samar da mummunan rauni da shekara biyu kan sata, da kuma shekara biyu kan amfani da ƙarfi da cin zarafi.

Baya ga haka, kotun ta umarci wanda aka yanke wa hukuncin ya biya Ahmed Mustapha, wanda ya shigar da ƙara, diyyar kuɗi har Naira dubu 124 da ɗari biyar.

An k**a Salihu, wanda ke zaune a titin Tafida da ke ƙaramar hukumar Yola ta Arewa, tare da gurfanar da shi a gaban kotun kan laifukan da ake zarginsa da aikatawa.

Hukuncin na zuwa ne a wani mataki na hukunta masu aikata laifukan daba, waɗanda aka fi sani da suna “Shilla” a jihar Adamawa.

09/10/2026

IGP DISU APPROVES POSTING OF NEW POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS TO COMMANDS, FORMATIONS

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has approved the posting of new Police Public Relations Officers and Public Relations Liaison Officers to selected Commands and Formations of the Nigeria Police Force, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic communication, improve public access to credible Police information and enhance engagement with the media and other stakeholders.

Accordingly, SP Johnson A. Doghudje has been posted as Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 5, and can be reached on 08038773657; SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji, anipr, has been posted to Zone 11, Osogbo, and can be reached on 09152481510.

Also, DSP Orchia Adndongu has been posted to the Benue State Police Command and can be reached on 07013495466; while DSP Imah Unwana Victor has been posted to the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) and can be reached on 08038281577.

Similarly, ASP Abdulaziz Maharazu has been posted to the Police Academy (P***C) and can be reached on 07064684936; ASP Yusuf Adamu Aliyu has been posted to the Yobe State Police Command and can be reached on 08136394230; while ASP Haruna Rashid Umar Abdullahi has been posted as Public Relations Liaison Officer for the FCID Annex, Gombe State, and can be reached on 08130313033.

The IGP charged the officers to uphold professionalism, responsiveness and accuracy in the discharge of their duties, while ensuring timely dissemination of verified information and sustaining constructive engagement with members of the public and the media.

Members of the press and the public are encouraged to contact the respective officers for verified information and enquiries concerning Police activities within their Areas of Responsibility.

The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to strengthening transparency, public communication and constructive engagement as essential components of effective and people-centred policing.

CSP ANI INIEDU, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
9th October 2026

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