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From Joseph Obukata, Warri
The Nigeria Police Force has successfully recovered 10 police rifles stolen by suspected hoodlums who ambushed and murdered 13 police officers in Ohoro forest, near Ughelli, Delta State.
The Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) recovered the rifles following a coordinated operation. During the operation, the team engaged the suspects in a gun duel, neutralizing some of them.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday. He also announced the arrest of six members of a notorious kidnapping gang terrorizing the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the police’s commitment to reducing crime to the barest minimum through effective intelligence gathering and sharing. The police will continue to employ all necessary measures to combat criminal activities across the nation, prioritizing the safety and security of Nigerian citizens.
