From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police(IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has said that the police have arrested no fewer than 1,774 suspects in the last two months .
The IGP said the suspects were arrested for murder, kidnapping, cultism and armed robbery across the country in the past two months.
The IGP, at a press conference he held with strategic police officers in Abuja, said the successes recorded between April and May 2025, was a reflection of the Force’s increasing operational resilience amid evolving security threats.
He said: “From April to May, we arrested 1,774 suspects involved in various offences, including murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, and cultism.
“We recovered 274 firearms, 2,583 rounds of ammunition, 187 stolen or unregistered vehicles, and rescued 476 kidnapped victims, many from highly difficult terrains.
“Nigeria’s security landscape remains complex and dynamic. We are daily confronted with diverse threats from terrorism and insurgency in parts of the North-East, to armed robbery, banditry, kidnapping,cultism,cybercrime, and other transnational organised crimes. Yet, despite these daunting realities,we have remained resilient, resourceful, and professionally focused.
“Our work must be relentless. Criminals continue to evolve, and so must we. This is not the time to relent. We must redouble our crime-fighting efforts, embrace intelligence-led policing, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
“I urge all senior officers to lead by example, inspire their subordinates, and treat every crime as an attack on the soul of our nation.”
“ We will not encourage citizens to report any form of abuse or extortion through our official channels. Your feedback is critical to building a truly professional and people-focused police force,” he added.
He reaffirmed the force’s commitment to the safety and well-being of Nigerians, noting that public trust is growing, albeit cautiously.
“Let our actions speak louder than our uniforms. Let our service reflect the best of Nigerian resilience and sacrifice.”