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PRESS RELEASE
OYO POLICE RESCUE 15-YEAR-OLD KIDNAPPED VICTIM, NEUTRALISE SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER; MANHUNT UNDERWAY FOR FLEEING SUSPECTS
The Oyo State Police Command has successfully rescued a 15-year-old kidnapping victim and neutralised a suspected kidnapper during a coordinated security operation along the Awe–Iwo Road axis of Oyo State, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to combating kidnapping and other violent crimes through intelligence-led policing.
The operation followed credible intelligence received by the Command on 22nd October 2026, at about 1700 hours, indicating that suspected kidnappers were demanding ransom for the release of a victim abducted from the Onidundun area of Akinyele Local Government Area on 18th October 2026. Upon receipt of the intelligence, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, psc, mnips, directed operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Section (AKS), working in close collaboration with Oyo Zone Vigilante Group of Nigeria, to move against the suspects and secure the victim’s release.
Consequently, the operatives mobilised to the Pipeline, Ajagba axis along the Awe–Iwo Road, where they advanced on the suspects’ location. At about 2130 hours, the operation resulted in a gun duel after the suspected kidnappers opened fire upon sighting the advancing security team. Despite the attack, the operatives successfully rescued the victim, identified as Sumaila Muhammadu, a 15-year-old male, while one yet-to-be-identified suspected kidnapper was neutralised. Other members of the gang fled in different directions, reportedly with gunshot injuries.
Following the encounter, the neutralised suspect was taken to the Hospital, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead. His corpse was subsequently deposited at the Morgue. Meanwhile, the operatives recovered one Android mobile phone and a cutlass during the operation, which will form part of the ongoing investigative process.
Given that the fleeing suspects may have sustained gunshot injuries during the exchange of fire, the Command is urging residents, particularly those living around the Awe–Iwo Road axis and adjoining communities, to remain vigilant and promptly report anyone presenting with suspicious gunshot wounds to the Police. Such timely information could prove crucial to locating the fleeing suspects and preventing further criminal activities.
In the same vein, medical practitioners, hospital administrators, and other healthcare workers are urged to promptly notify the Police of anyone seeking treatment for gunshot injuries suspected to be connected with this incident. Reports may be made through the nearest police station or the Command’s established communication channels, with the assurance that credible information will assist ongoing efforts to bring the fleeing suspects to justice.
Reaffirming the Command’s resolve to protect lives and property, the Commissioner of Police assures residents that the Oyo State Police Command will sustain intelligence-led operations and strengthen collaboration with relevant security stakeholders to dismantle criminal networks and prevent kidnapping across the state. He also calls on members of the public to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information, stressing that public cooperation remains essential to achieving lasting security.
For Emergencies, Contact:
Oyo State Call Response Center Toll-Free Line: 615.
Oyo State Police Command Control Room: 08081768614 & 07055495413.
E- SIGNED
DSP AYANLADE OLAYINKA mnisma, anipr
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
25th October, 2026.
Oyo State Police Command retweeted
🚨 TRENDING TODAY: NPF 24HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES 🚨
Kindly find below the Top 10 State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Successes for 23rd October, 2026:
1. KATSINA STATE: REPELLED ARMED BANDITS ATTACK / RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED VICTIMS
✅ Tactical teams intercepted armed bandits at Karofi Village, forcing them to abandon abducted victim Habu Meshago (27). He was rescued unharmed and reunited with his family.
✅ In a related operation, VCRU teams engaged bandits attacking Kafin Soli and Dange villages simultaneously, repelling them with suspected casualties and restoring normalcy.
✅ Joint rescue and bush-combing operations alongside local hunters are ongoing to rescue Rukaiya Yusuf (40), earlier abducted by the fleeing bandits.
🔹 Status: SCID Katsina Investigating.
2. GOMBE STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECTED TERRORIST / RECOVERY OF CASH
✅ Acting on credible intelligence, a patrol team intercepted Isma'il Yunusa (30) riding an unregistered Kasea motorcycle along Biu Road.
✅ The suspect confessed to purchasing the motorcycle for ₦1,550,000 on behalf of "Alhaji," a suspected Boko Haram terrorist residing in Borno State.
✅ He admitted to supplying 2 other motorcycles to the terrorist at a ₦50,000 delivery fee each. The sum of ₦170,000 was recovered from him.
🔹 Status: SCID Gombe Investigating.
3. LAGOS STATE: FOILED ARMED ROBBERY / RESCUE OF VICTIM / RECOVERY OF FIREARM
✅ Operatives on patrol along Ozumba Mbadiwe Road intercepted a commercial minibus after observing the driver being thrown from the moving vehicle.
✅ The fleeing suspects abandoned the vehicle and a locally-made pistol loaded with 1 live cartridge.
✅ The injured driver was evacuated to Falomo Hospital for medical treatment as tracking efforts continue.
🔹 Status: SCID Panti Investigating.
4. LAGOS STATE: RAID ON CULT HIDEOUT / ARREST OF FOUR (4) MURDER SUSPECTS
✅ Operatives acting on credible intelligence raided a cult hideout at Ijagemo, arresting Usman Yekini (26), Lekan Alabi (32), Akeem Olatunji (33), and Jumoke Ashipa (34).
✅ Investigation linked the suspects to the murder of 3 individuals within the Itire axis.
✅ All four suspects were taken into custody as tracking continues for fleeing gang members.
🔹 Status: SCID Panti Investigating.
5. BENUE STATE: ARREST OF THREE (3) SUSPECTED CULTISTS / RECOVERY OF FIREARMS
✅ A patrol team arrested Tordue Terkuma (24), Abe Elijah (23), and Umaru Gali (20) following a complaint of extortion threats and property destruction.
✅ Searches yielded 2 locally fabricated pistols, 4 live cartridges, 1 live 9mm ammunition, 1 axe, charms, 2 tablets of Tramadol, and a black cult beret.
✅ Manhunt operations are ongoing to arrest fleeing accomplices.
🔹 Status: SCID Makurdi Investigating.
6. AKWA-IBOM STATE: RAID / ARREST OF FIVE (5) SUSPECTS / RECOVERY OF ILLICIT DRUGS
✅ Acting on credible intelligence under Operation Zero Black Spot and Illicit Drugs, operatives raided a criminal hideout at Iwuachang Village.
✅ Enoch Monila (28), Joseph Dani (42), Imoh Effiong Okon (21), Thadeus Damian (32), and Joy Linus (25) were arrested.
✅ A search yielded large quantities of wrapped substances suspected to be Indian hemp, Captain Black, Kolos, and Ice.
🔹 Status: Investigation Ongoing.
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Oyo State Police Command retweeted
🚨 TRENDING TODAY: NPF 48HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES 🚨
Kindly find below the Top 15 State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Successes for 21st and 22nd October, 2026:
1. KANO STATE: ARREST OF 7 SUSPECTS / RECOVERY OF AK-47 RIFLE, AMMUNITION AND KIDNAP PROCEEDS
✅ Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad arrested 7 suspects at Bawaje Forest, Bebeji LGA.
✅ Exhibits recovered include 1 AK-47 rifle (Breech No. 9490) with 1 magazine and 18 rounds of live ammunition, 2 motorcycles, 33 cows, 30 sheep and ₦730,500 cash suspected to be kidnap proceeds.
✅ Tracking efforts are continuing for the fleeing principal suspect and gang members.
🔹 Status: SCID Bompa Investigating.
2. KOGI STATE: ARREST OF TWELVE (12) SUSPECTED CULTISTS
✅ In compliance with Operation Order No. 25/2026, Area Commander Ajaokuta led a joint intelligence-led flush-out operation to identified cultists’ hideouts.
✅ Twelve suspects were arrested during the raid.
✅ The suspects have been transferred to VCRU Lokoja for discreet investigation.
🔹 Status: VCRU Lokoja Investigating.
3. ZAMFARA STATE: RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED VICTIM / NEUTRALIZATION OF ONE BANDIT
✅ Combined security teams rescued Labaran Bawa unhurt and reunited him with his family in Maguru Village, Kaura Namoda LGA.
✅ In a related operation at Ruwan Doruwa Village, Maru LGA, operatives engaged armed bandits in a fierce gun battle, neutralizing 1 bandit and forcing the rest to flee.
✅ Continuous pursuit is ongoing to rescue other abducted victims and arrest the culprits.
🔹 Status: SCID Gusau Investigating.
4. DELTA STATE: RAID / RECOVERY OF FIREARM AND TWENTY-FOUR ROUNDS OF LIVE CARTRIDGES
✅ Operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU) Sector III Ubuluku raided the residence of Richard Nmorsi (62) at Ekuku-Agbor Community, Ika South LGA.
✅ Execution of a search warrant yielded 1 serviceable locally fabricated single-barrelled firearm, 24 live cartridges and substances suspected to be Indian hemp.
✅ The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
🔹 Status: SCID Asaba Investigating.
5. LAGOS STATE: DISMANTLING OF CAR THEFT SYNDICATE / RECOVERY OF THREE VEHICLES
✅ Tactical operatives arrested Abayomi Shuaibu (31) and recovered an unregistered Toyota Camry from his possession.
✅ Follow-up investigation led to the arrest of an alleged receiver, Salisu Abdulazeez, at a hideout in the Satellite Area.
✅ A search of the hideout yielded two additional suspected stolen vehicles: a Toyota Corolla (Reg No. SMK-312-JN) and an unregistered Hyundai Sonata.
🔹 Status: SCID Panti Investigating.
6. IMO STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECTED IPOB/ESN TERRORIST / RECOVERY OF FIREARM
✅ Acting on a distress call, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit in synergy with DPO Ikeduru raided an uncompleted building at Obinekele Amata Community, Ikeduru LGA.
✅ Prosper Victor (27) was arrested, and a search yielded 1 locally-made revolver pistol with 1 live ammunition, 1 live cartridge, hard drugs and criminal charms.
✅ The suspect confessed to membership in the Neo Black Movement of Africa (Black Axe).
🔹 Status: SCID Owerri Investigating.
7. EBONYI STATE: ARMED ROBBERY ARREST / RECOVERY OF FIREARM
✅ Detectives acting on credible intelligence raided a criminal hideout at Isimkpuma Okpoto Forest, Ishielu LGA.
✅ Iseh Ndubuisi (30) was arrested, and 1 locally-made double-barrelled pistol with 1 live cartridge was recovered.
✅ The suspect is linked to a series of armed robbery incidents along the Abakaliki/Okpoto/Enugu Express Road.
🔹 Status: SCID Abakaliki Investigating.
8. BAYELSA STATE: ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTS / RECOVERY OF PISTOL
✅ Police operatives on routine stop-and-search duty along Mbiama–Yenagoa Road intercepted and arrested Abi Daniel (17) and Doctor Fabor (21).
✅ One locally fabricated Beretta pistol was recovered from them.
🔹 Status: SCID Yenagoa Investigating.
Oyo State Police Command retweeted
🚨 TRENDING TODAY: NPF 48HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES 🚨
Kindly find below the Top 15 State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Successes for 21st and 22nd October, 2026:
1. KANO STATE: ARREST OF 7 SUSPECTS / RECOVERY OF AK-47 RIFLE, AMMUNITION AND KIDNAP PROCEEDS
✅ Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad arrested 7 suspects at Bawaje Forest, Bebeji LGA.
✅ Exhibits recovered include 1 AK-47 rifle (Breech No. 9490) with 1 magazine and 18 rounds of live ammunition, 2 motorcycles, 33 cows, 30 sheep and ₦730,500 cash suspected to be kidnap proceeds.
✅ Tracking efforts are continuing for the fleeing principal suspect and gang members.
🔹 Status: SCID Bompa Investigating.
2. KOGI STATE: ARREST OF TWELVE (12) SUSPECTED CULTISTS
✅ In compliance with Operation Order No. 25/2026, Area Commander Ajaokuta led a joint intelligence-led flush-out operation to identified cultists' hideouts.
✅ Twelve suspects were arrested during the raid.
✅ The suspects have been transferred to VCRU Lokoja for discreet investigation.
🔹 Status: VCRU Lokoja Investigating.
3. ZAMFARA STATE: RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED VICTIM / NEUTRALIZATION OF ONE BANDIT
✅ Combined security teams rescued Labaran Bawa unhurt and reunited him with his family in Maguru Village, Kaura Namoda LGA.
✅ In a related operation at Ruwan Doruwa Village, Maru LGA, operatives engaged armed bandits in a fierce gun battle, neutralizing 1 bandit and forcing the rest to flee.
✅ Continuous pursuit is ongoing to rescue other abducted victims and arrest the culprits.
🔹 Status: SCID Gusau Investigating.
4. DELTA STATE: RAID / RECOVERY OF FIREARM AND TWENTY-FOUR ROUNDS OF LIVE CARTRIDGES
✅ Operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU) Sector III Ubuluku raided the residence of Richard Nmorsi (62) at Ekuku-Agbor Community, Ika South LGA.
✅ Execution of a search warrant yielded 1 serviceable locally fabricated single-barrelled firearm, 24 live cartridges and substances suspected to be Indian hemp.
✅ The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
🔹 Status: SCID Asaba Investigating.
5. LAGOS STATE: DISMANTLING OF CAR THEFT SYNDICATE / RECOVERY OF THREE VEHICLES
✅ Tactical operatives arrested Abayomi Shuaibu (31) and recovered an unregistered Toyota Camry from his possession.
✅ Follow-up investigation led to the arrest of an alleged receiver, Salisu Abdulazeez, at a hideout in the Satellite Area.
✅ A search of the hideout yielded two additional suspected stolen vehicles: a Toyota Corolla (Reg No. SMK-312-JN) and an unregistered Hyundai Sonata.
🔹 Status: SCID Panti Investigating.
6. IMO STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECTED IPOB/ESN TERRORIST / RECOVERY OF FIREARM
✅ Acting on a distress call, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit in synergy with DPO Ikeduru raided an uncompleted building at Obinekele Amata Community, Ikeduru LGA.
✅ Prosper Victor (27) was arrested, and a search yielded 1 locally-made revolver pistol with 1 live ammunition, 1 live cartridge, hard drugs and criminal charms.
✅ The suspect confessed to membership in the Neo Black Movement of Africa (Black Axe).
🔹 Status: SCID Owerri Investigating.
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FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
LOUIS EDET HOUSE
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA
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Oyo State Police Command retweeted
🚨 TRENDING TODAY: NPF 48-HOUR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES 🚨
Kindly find below the Top 10 State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Successes for the last 48 hours, covering 20th–21st October, 2026:
1. OGUN STATE: RESCUE OF 11 GHANAIAN NATIONALS FROM HOSTAGE SITUATION
✅ Following actionable intelligence received from INTERPOL Abuja, the Police Anti-Kidnapping Team in Ogun State stormed a hideout in Sagamu and successfully rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals who had been held hostage.
✅ Preliminary investigation revealed that the victims had been lured into Nigeria by a fellow Ghanaian under the pretext of assisting them to process Canadian and Spanish visas, after which they were allegedly extorted of 40,000 Ghana Cedis each.
✅ The operation demonstrates the Police capacity for cross-border intelligence cooperation and rapid intervention against organised human-trafficking, hostage-taking and extortion networks.
🔹 Status: SCID Eleweran Investigating.
2. IMO STATE: ARREST OF KIDNAPPING SYNDICATE KINGPIN / RECOVERY OF AK-47, PUMP-ACTION GUN AND 22 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION
✅ Following the earlier abduction of 20 prospective NYSC members along the Owerri–Onitsha Road and their subsequent rescue, Police operatives launched a sustained intelligence-led follow-up operation.
✅ The operation resulted in the arrest of MAMUDA DAHIRU, 26, identified as a suspected kingpin of the kidnapping syndicate, at his hideout in Assa, Ukwa East LGA, Abia State.
✅ The suspect reportedly confessed to participating in kidnappings across Mbaitoli, Owerri West and Ohaji/Egbema LGAs, subsequently leading Police operatives to a forest hideout between Irete and Umuguma.
✅ Police recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine loaded with 19 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, one pump-action gun and three live cartridges.
🔹 Status: SCID Owerri Investigating.
3. BENUE STATE: RESCUE OF EIGHT KIDNAPPED VICTIMS / ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTS
✅ Police Tactical Teams comprising personnel from 80 PMF, 50 PMF, 37 PMF, Operation Zenda and Civil Protection Guards successfully stormed a kidnappers' den in Onyangedе.
✅ The operation resulted in the rescue of eight kidnapped victims, including Rev. Fr. John Otache, Ameh John, Mrs. Catherine Olekwu, Justina Abah, Hope Oda and Adams Oda.
✅ The rescued victims were immediately conveyed to the Teaching Hospital, Otukpo, for medical attention, while two suspects were arrested in connection with the kidnapping operation.
🔹 Status: SCID Makurdi Investigating.
4. KOGI STATE: RESCUE OF 10 ABDUCTED PERSONS / RECOVERY OF VEHICLE
✅ Police and military personnel responding to an attack on a Toyota Hummer Bus along the Kabba–Ayere Road engaged the armed attackers and successfully rescued nine occupants of the vehicle.
✅ Two victims sustained bullet injuries and were evacuated to hospital for medical treatment, while the vehicle was recovered and taken to the Police Station.
✅ Following intensified bush-combing and search operations, one additional abducted victim was rescued unharmed, bringing the total number of rescued persons to 10.
🔹 Status: SCID Lokoja Investigating.
5. IMO STATE: ARREST OF 10 SUSPECTED IPOB/ESN MEMBERS / RECOVERY OF WEAPONS AND EXHIBITS
✅ Police operatives, working in synergy with the Imo Vigilante Group and acting on credible intelligence, arrested 10 male suspects alleged to be members of IPOB/ESN enforcing an illegal sit-at-home order and threatening residents in Orlu.
✅ The arrests constitute a significant intelligence-led intervention aimed at disrupting organised criminal activity and restoring freedom of movement and lawful economic activity in the area.
✅ Police recovered machetes, an axe, knives, face caps and other incriminating exhibits from the suspects.
🔹 Status: SCID Owerri Investigating.
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CSP ANI INIEDU, anipr
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
LOUIS EDET HOUSE
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA – at Abuja, Nigeria
CP OYO STATE WARNS TACTICAL COMMANDERS AGAINST INDISCRIMINATE ARREST, EXTORTION, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, psc, mnips, today met with tactical commanders, reiterating the directive of the Inspector-General of Police against indiscriminate arrests, human rights violations, extortion, and disregard for the rule of law in the discharge of police duties.
The CP also warned against the unauthorised use of social media platforms by police officers and men, stressing the need for professionalism, discipline, and strict adherence to established regulations.
He emphasised that any officer found wanting would face appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with extant rules and regulations, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to accountability, respect for fundamental human rights, and professional policing.
Oyo State Police Command retweeted
🚨 NPF 24HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES 🚨
Kindly find below the Top 10 State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Successes for 20th October, 2026:
1. BENUE STATE: RESCUE OF EIGHT KIDNAPPED VICTIMS / ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTS
✅ Tactical teams comprising Police and other security personnel successfully rescued eight kidnapped victims from a kidnappers’ den in Onyangede, Otukpo LGA.
✅ Two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident, while the rescued victims were taken to the hospital for medical attention.
🔹 Status: SCID Makurdi Investigating.
2. KOGI STATE: RESCUE OF TEN ABDUCTED VICTIMS / RECOVERY OF VEHICLE
✅ Police and military personnel successfully rescued nine occupants of a vehicle attacked by armed assailants along the Kabba-Ayere Road.
✅ One additional abducted victim was subsequently rescued unharmed, bringing the total number of rescued persons to ten.
✅ The attacked vehicle was recovered, while intensive bush-combing operations continue to apprehend the fleeing perpetrators.
🔹 Status: SCID Lokoja Investigating.
3. TARABA STATE: NEUTRALIZATION OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT / RECOVERY OF FIREARM AND 15 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION
✅ Following credible intelligence, troops of the Nigerian Army traced an identified member of an armed robbery syndicate to his hideout, where he engaged the troops in a gun duel and was neutralized.
✅ One English-made pistol and 15 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered.
🔹 Status: SCID Jalingo Investigating.
4. SOKOTO STATE: FOILED ARMED BANDITS ATTACK / RECOVERY OF 20 RUSTLED CATTLE
✅ PMF personnel and community guards successfully engaged and overpowered armed bandits who attacked Dukuma Village, Binji LGA.
✅ The bandits fled into the nearby forest, abandoning all 20 rustled cattle, which were successfully recovered.
🔹 Status: SCID Sokoto Investigating.
5. LAGOS STATE: ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT / RECOVERY OF FIREARM AND FIVE ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION
✅ Police operatives responding to a distress call successfully arrested one of three armed suspects who broke into a residential building at Satellite Town.
✅ One Beretta pistol loaded with five rounds of 9mm live ammunition and a mobile phone were recovered from the suspect.
🔹 Status: SCID Panti Investigating.
6. AKWA IBOM STATE: ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT / RECOVERY OF TWO FIREARMS
✅ VCRU operatives, acting on intelligence, raided an identified location in Ifa Atai and arrested a suspected member of an armed robbery syndicate.
✅ Two locally-made pistols, one expended cartridge, two machetes and bottles containing substances suspected to be charms were recovered.
🔹 Status: VCRU Uyo Investigating.
7. EBONYI STATE: ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT / RECOVERY OF EXHIBITS
✅ MOPOL 32 personnel on beat duty at the Central Bank of Nigeria, Abakaliki Branch, successfully arrested a suspected armed robbery suspect who gained access to the bank premises after scaling the perimeter fence.
✅ A bunch of keys and an ATM card were recovered from the suspect, who is currently in custody.
🔹 Status: VCRU Abakaliki Investigating.
Oyo State Police Command retweeted
🚨 NPF WEEKLY OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 🚨
NPF 12–18 Oct: intelligence/tech-led policing & inter-agency synergy yielded 164 arrests; 37 guns, 155 ammo, 12 vehicles recovered; 13 rescued; 11 neutralized across 26 states+FCT under IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu. Source: NPF Weekly Summary.
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Oyo State Police Command retweeted
🚨 TRENDING TODAY: NPF 24HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES 🚨
Kindly find below the Top 10 State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Successes for 18th October, 2026:
1. KANO STATE: ARREST OF ARMED BANDIT / RECOVERY OF AK-47 RIFLE AND AMMUNITION
✅ Police operatives intercepted and arrested one Ibrahim Alhaji Rabi'u of Yardoka Village, Kubau LGA.
✅ Upon search, one AK-47 rifle with 18 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from his possession.
✅ The rifle is suspected to have been used in a kidnapping and ransom collection operation involving one Alhaji Kabiru of Falgore Town.
🔹 Status: SCID Bompa Investigating.
2. ENUGU STATE: RESCUE OF ABDUCTED MEDICAL DOCTOR
✅ Following sustained pressure, intense pursuit, and search operations by Police patrol teams, an abducted medical doctor, Dr. Obi Emmanuel Ikechukwu (53), was released unhurt.
✅ The victim was rescued at Nachi along the old Enugu-Oji River Road and has been debriefed and reunited with his family.
✅ Manhunts for the fleeing suspects continue.
🔹 Status: SCID Enugu Investigating.
3. ADAMAWA STATE: REPELLING OF TERRORIST ATTACKS / RESTORATION OF NORMALCY
✅ Joint security forces successfully engaged and repelled Boko Haram terrorists advancing from Kopre Hills to attack a Military FOB at Tella Bala Village, Gombi LGA.
✅ Similarly, combined operatives of the Military, Police, Civilians, TTF, and Forest Guards repelled a large group of terrorists that attacked Garha Dutse Village in Hong LGA.
✅ Normalcy has been restored to both areas, with continuous patrols ongoing.
🔹 Status: SCID Yola Investigating.
4. LAGOS STATE: FOILED 'ONE-CHANCE' ROBBERY / RESCUE OF VICTIM
✅ Operatives responded to a distress call at Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, rescuing a 27-year-old female victim who boarded a Kia Rio saloon car and was being robbed by 'one-chance' operators.
✅ The victim bravely resisted and raised an alarm upon sighting the police van, causing the suspects to abandon their mission and flee.
✅ The operational vehicle was successfully recovered to the station.
🔹 Status: SCID Panti Investigating.
5. ZAMFARA STATE: SWIFT RESPONSE TO ARMED BANDITRY / MANHUNT LAUNCHED
✅ Police Tactical Teams, Military, CPG, and Vigilantes were swiftly mobilized following an attack by armed bandits at Kofar Fada Area, Kaura Namoda LGA.
✅ The bandits shot and killed two victims, Nura Lawali (32) and Nasiru Kasimu (35), before fleeing the scene.
✅ Corpses were evacuated to the General Hospital for autopsy, and a rigorous manhunt for the culprits has commenced.
🔹 Status: SCID Gusau Investigating.
6. ONDO STATE: ARREST OF TWO NOTORIOUS CULT MEMBERS
✅ Operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad arrested two notorious Eiye secret cult members terrorizing Owo Town.
✅ The suspects, Bayode Oluwarotimi (aka 'Aruu') and Adedeji Adeola (aka 'Adex Cash'), were apprehended following actionable intelligence.
✅ Efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing gang members.
🔹 Status: SCID Akure Investigating.
CSP ANI INIEDU, anipr
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
LOUIS EDET HOUSE
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA
#PoliceIsYourFriend #CitizensAreTheBoss
#NPFOperationalSuccesses
#PoliceNG
#SaferNigeria
#EndViolentCrimes
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#CrimePrevention
#RescueMission
#CounterTerrorism
#CommunityPolicing
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Oyo State Police Command retweeted
🚨 NPF 24HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES 🚨
Kindly find below the Top 10 State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Successes for 18th October, 2026:
1. ZAMFARA STATE: NEUTRALISATION OF TWO BANDITS / RESCUE OF FIVE ABDUCTED PERSONS
✅ Police operatives at Fegi Kanawa, supported by units from Fegi Mahe and reinforcements from Headquarters, engaged a large group of armed bandits in a gun duel and successfully repelled the attack.
✅ Two bandits were neutralised and five abducted persons were rescued unharmed. No casualty was recorded among Police personnel.
🔹 Status: SCID Gusau Investigating.
2. ZAMFARA STATE: RESCUE OF ABDUCTED FARMER
✅ Police Tactical Teams and local vigilantes successfully traced the escape route of armed bandits who abducted 11 farmers at Kamfanin Madam Village, Maru LGA.
✅ One of the abducted victims, Nafi’u Abubakar Sarki, was safely rescued unharmed, while operations continue for the rescue of the remaining victims.
🔹 Status: SCID Gusau Investigating.
3. IMO STATE: ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTED CAR-SNATCHING SYNDICATE MEMBERS
✅ Operatives of the Quick Intervention Unit, acting on high-tech intelligence, arrested two suspected members of a notorious car-snatching syndicate operating within Owerri and neighbouring South-East States.
✅ Information obtained from the suspects identified the gang leader, other stolen vehicles and two AK-47 rifles, while operations are ongoing for their recovery and the arrest of other fleeing suspects.
🔹 Status: SCID Owerri Investigating.
4. EKITI STATE: ARREST OF FOUR SUSPECTS IN CONNECTION WITH MURDER
✅ Police operatives arrested four suspects linked to the death of a 40-year-old man during a violent altercation at Fayose Market, Ado-Ekiti.
✅ The Police Command also intervened following a protest by market stakeholders, restored calm and reopened the market for normal business activities.
🔹 Status: SCID Ado-Ekiti Investigating.
5. OGUN STATE: ARREST OF FOUR SUSPECTS / RESTORATION OF NORMALCY
✅ Police operatives swiftly intervened in a violent confrontation between two local security groups at Owode-Afon and successfully restored normalcy.
✅ Four suspects were arrested in connection with the incident, while efforts continue to rescue the two abducted security operatives.
🔹 Status: SCID Abeokuta Investigating.
6. OYO STATE: ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT
✅ Police operatives responding to an armed robbery incident in Imeko Community arrested one suspect within the community.
✅ The suspect is undergoing interrogation and identification proceedings, while efforts continue to arrest other fleeing members of the gang and recover stolen property.
🔹 Status: SCID Ibadan Investigating.
7. AKWA IBOM STATE: SUCCESSFUL SECURITY COVERAGE FOR VVIP VISIT
✅ The Police Command deployed comprehensive security coverage across critical infrastructure, flashpoints and waterways during the visit of the Senate President to the State.
✅ Intensive stop-and-search operations and statewide preventive patrols ensured a hitch-free visit while maintaining public peace and safety.
🔹 Status: SCID Uyo Monitoring.
8. ADAMAWA STATE: RECOVERY OF MACHETES AND KNIFE AT CRIME SCENE
✅ Police operatives responded to a violent altercation in Golantabal Village, Song LGA, and recovered two machetes and one knife from the crime scene as exhibits.
🔹 Status: SCID Yola Investigating.
9. KEBBI STATE: SECURITY RESPONSE AND ONGOING RESCUE OPERATION
✅ Combined Police Tactical Units, military personnel and vigilante groups were swiftly deployed following an attack by suspected terrorists in Yanga Village, Bunza LGA.
✅ Security forces commenced coordinated patrols and bush-combing operations to rescue abducted persons and apprehend the fleeing perpetrators.
🔹 Status: SCID Birnin Kebbi Investigating.
Oyo State Police Command retweeted
🚨 TRNADING TODAY: NPF 24HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES 🚨
Kindly find below the Top 10 State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Successes for 18th October, 2026:
1. KEBBI STATE: SECURITY RESPONSE AND ONGOING RESCUE OPERATION
✅ Combined Police Tactical Units, military personnel and vigilante groups were swiftly deployed following an attack by suspected terrorists in Yanga Village, Bunza LGA.
✅ Security forces commenced coordinated patrols and bush-combing operations to rescue abducted persons and apprehend the fleeing perpetrators.
🔹 Status: SCID Birnin Kebbi Investigating.
2. NASARAWA STATE: SECURITY RESPONSE TO BANDIT ATTACK
✅ Police Tactical Teams and local vigilante operatives were mobilised following attacks by armed bandits on farmers in Dogo Fadama and Barummi Villages, Kontagora LGA.
✅ Concerted search and combing operations were launched to rescue the five abducted persons and track down the perpetrators.
🔹 Status: SCID Minna Investigating.
3. ZAMFARA STATE: NEUTRALISATION OF TWO BANDITS / RESCUE OF FIVE ABDUCTED PERSONS
✅ Police operatives at Fegi Kanawa, supported by units from Fegi Mahe and reinforcements from Headquarters, engaged a large group of armed bandits in a gun duel and successfully repelled the attack.
✅ Two bandits were neutralised and five abducted persons were rescued unharmed. No casualty was recorded among Police personnel.
🔹 Status: SCID Gusau Investigating.
4. ZAMFARA STATE: RESCUE OF ABDUCTED FARMER
✅ Police Tactical Teams and local vigilantes successfully traced the escape route of armed bandits who abducted 11 farmers at Kamfanin Madam Village, Maru LGA.
✅ One of the abducted victims, Nafi’u Abubakar Sarki, was safely rescued unharmed, while operations continue for the rescue of the remaining victims.
🔹 Status: SCID Gusau Investigating.
5. OGUN STATE: ARREST OF FOUR SUSPECTS / RESTORATION OF NORMALCY
✅ Police operatives swiftly intervened in a violent confrontation between two local security groups at Owode-Afon and successfully restored normalcy.
✅ Four suspects were arrested in connection with the incident, while efforts continue to rescue the two abducted security operatives.
🔹 Status: SCID Abeokuta Investigating.
6. EKITI STATE: ARREST OF FOUR SUSPECTS IN CONNECTION WITH MURDER
✅ Police operatives arrested four suspects linked to the death of a 40-year-old man during a violent altercation at Fayose Market, Ado-Ekiti.
✅ The Police Command also intervened following a protest by market stakeholders, restored calm and reopened the market for normal business activities.
🔹 Status: SCID Ado-Ekiti Investigating.
7. IMO STATE: ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTED CAR-SNATCHING SYNDICATE MEMBERS
✅ Operatives of the Quick Intervention Unit, acting on high-tech intelligence, arrested two suspected members of a notorious car-snatching syndicate operating within Owerri and neighbouring South-East States.
✅ Information obtained from the suspects identified the gang leader, other stolen vehicles and two AK-47 rifles, while operations are ongoing for their recovery and the arrest of other fleeing suspects.
🔹 Status: SCID Owerri Investigating.
8. OYO STATE: ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT
✅ Police operatives responding to an armed robbery incident in Imeko Community arrested one suspect within the community.
✅ The suspect is undergoing interrogation and identification proceedings, while efforts continue to arrest other fleeing members of the gang and recover stolen property.
🔹 Status: SCID Ibadan Investigating.
9. ADAMAWA STATE: RECOVERY OF MACHETES AND KNIFE AT CRIME SCENE
✅ Police operatives responded to a violent altercation in Golantabal Village, Song LGA, and recovered two machetes and one knife from the crime scene as exhibits.
🔹 Status: SCID Yola Investigating.
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CSP ANI INIEDU, anipr
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
LOUIS EDET HOUSE
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA – at Jidu, Nigeria
Oyo State Police Command retweeted
🚨TRENDING TODAY: NPF 24HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES 🚨
Kindly find below the Top 10 State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Successes for 17th October, 2026 :
1. IMO STATE: ARREST OF IPOB/ESN KINGPIN / RECOVERY OF AK-47 RIFLE AND AMMUNITION
✅ Police operatives arrested a suspected IPOB/ESN kingpin (Amos Anyibo, aka "No Joy") linked to attacks on vigilantes, assassinations, and kidnappings within Oru-West LGA, alongside three other suspects.
✅ One unnumbered AK-47 rifle, 21 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, Android phones, and charms were recovered. The suspect confessed to multiple heinous crimes and disclosed a camp in Anambra State where kidnapped victims are held.
🔹 Status: SCID Owerri Investigating.
2. KANO STATE: RESCUE OF TWO KIDNAPPING VICTIMS / NEUTRALISATION OF TWO SUSPECTED ABDUCTORS / RECOVERY OF ₦10 MILLION RANSOM
✅ Combined Police operatives and local hunters rescued two kidnapping victims unharmed following a tactical ambush on suspected abductors after the collection of a ₦10 million ransom.
✅ Two suspected abductors (including Dogo Isah) were neutralised, while the ₦10 million ransom was recovered intact. One other suspect escaped with injuries.
🔹 Status: SCID Kano Investigating.
3. NIGER STATE: ACTIVITIES OF ARMED BANDITS / HOMICIDE AND KIDNAPPING
✅ Armed bandits in large numbers attacked the residence of Sarki Noma Besse in Rini Village, Rijau LGA, shooting him and his son, Bitrus Besse, to death, and abducting Yakubu Besse.
✅ Police tactical teams and local vigilantes mobilized to the scene, evacuated the corpses to General Hospital Rijau, and launched combing operations in surrounding forests to rescue the abducted victim unhurt.
🔹 Status: SCID Minna Investigating.
4. ADAMAWA STATE: ARREST OF THREE KIDNAPPERS / RECOVERY OF AK-47 RIFLES AND AMMUNITION
✅ Police operatives and local hunters, acting on actionable intelligence, raided a suspected kidnapping syndicate’s hideout in Mayo-Belwa LGA, engaging the suspects in a gun battle.
✅ Three suspects (including Iro Inusa) were arrested, while two AK-47 rifles (breech numbers AX2972 and 121148) and 45 rounds of 7.62x39mm live ammunition were recovered.
🔹 Status: SCID Yola Investigating.
5. FCT, ABUJA: CULPABLE HOMICIDE / ARREST OF SUSPECT
✅ Police operatives responded to a distress call in Tudun Wada Village, Lugbe, where Blessing Onuche stabbed Ahmed Hussan multiple times on the head with a kitchen knife during a domestic dispute.
✅ The suspect was arrested, and the victim was conveyed to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, where he was confirmed dead. The corpse was deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.
🔹 Status: SCID Abuja Investigating.
6. KATSINA STATE: BANDITRY ACTIVITIES / CAUSING GRIEVOUS HURT
✅ Suspected armed bandits shooting sporadically invaded Sabon Layi Village, shooting Mamuda Muhammed and Ma'aruf Kamala, who sustained various degrees of gunshot injuries.
✅ DPO Kankara mobilized to the scene and conveyed the victims to General Hospital Malumfashi, where they were confirmed stable and admitted. Preliminary investigation revealed the attack was a reprisal following a previous encounter with military forces.
🔹 Status: SCID Katsina Investigating.
7. DELTA STATE: ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT / RECOVERY OF STOLEN VEHICLE
✅ Police operatives arrested a suspected armed robbery suspect (Collins Eboh) at a scrap yard along Warri/Sapele Road while attempting to dispose of a Mercedes-Benz ML350 SUV allegedly stolen during a 5-man armed robbery in Edo State.
✅ The stolen vehicle was recovered and the victim contacted, while combing operations continue to arrest other fleeing members of the gang.
🔹 Status: SCID Asaba Investigating.
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CSP ANI INIEDU, anipr
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
LOUIS EDET HOUSE
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA – at Abuja, Nigeria
PRESS RELEASE
UNNATURAL OFFENCE: OYO POLICE ARREST THREE SUSPECTS IN SAKI
The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the public that three male suspects have been arrested by operatives of the Monitoring Unit, Saki Operational Base, following an intelligence-led operation aimed at investigating allegations of unnatural sexual conduct.
The operation followed intelligence received by the Command on 29 September 2026 concerning the alleged involvement of a group of individuals in the said conduct. Upon receipt of the information, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, directed the Command Monitoring Unit to verify the intelligence and take appropriate action, culminating in the arrest of three suspects.
The arrested suspects have been identified as Ayomide Lukeman, aged 22; Shuaib Aremu, aged 22; and Abdul-Rasheed Mufeed, aged 23.
In the course of preliminary investigations, the suspects allegedly admitted to engaging in homosexual acts. Specifically, two of the suspects reportedly confessed to having had carnal knowledge of the third suspect on multiple occasions, with the latter allegedly regarded by them as their “wife.” Investigations are, however, ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the allegations and determine whether any other individuals are connected to the matter.
Against this backdrop, the Oyo State Police Command reiterates its commitment to conducting investigations professionally, impartially, and in accordance with the law. The Command assures the public that all necessary investigative procedures will be followed to establish the facts and ensure that appropriate action is taken based on the outcome of the investigation.
The Command also urges members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police, as public cooperation remains essential to the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime.
For Emergencies, Contact:
Oyo State Call Response Center Toll-Free Line: 615.
Oyo State Police Command Control Room: 08081768614 & 07055495413.
E- SIGNED
DSP AYANLADE OLAYINKA mnisma, anipr
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
16th October, 2026.
Oyo State Police Command retweeted
🚨 TRENDING NOW: NPF 24HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES 🚨
Kindly find below the Top 10 State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Successes for 16th October, 2026:
1. OYO STATE: ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS / RECOVERY OF STOLEN LEXUS SUV
✅ Police operatives, acting on actionable intelligence, arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate specialising in the snatching of exotic cars along the Oyo/Ibadan Expressway.
✅ One stolen unregistered black Lexus 350 SUV was recovered, while the suspects’ confessions led to the arrest of two receivers in Lagos State.
🔹 Status: VCRU Ibadan Investigating.
2. EBONYI STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECT / RECOVERY OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
✅ Police operatives on stop-and-search duty intercepted and arrested a suspect riding an unregistered suspected stolen motorcycle.
✅ Two locally made pistols, 11 live cartridges and one Android phone were recovered as exhibits.
🔹 Status: VCRU Investigating.
3. RIVERS STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECT / RECOVERY OF AK-47 AMMUNITION
✅ Police detectives arrested a suspect following a report of assault, threat to life and suspected unlawful possession of firearms.
✅ Search of the suspect’s residence led to the recovery of 20 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition, one machete and one toy gun.
🔹 Status: SCID Port Harcourt Investigating.
4. NASARAWA STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECT / RECOVERY OF FIREARM
✅ Police operatives arrested a suspect following a petition concerning illegal possession of firearms.
✅ A search warrant executed at New Nyanya led to the recovery of one locally made pistol, while efforts are ongoing to arrest another fleeing suspect and recover ammunition.
🔹 Status: SCID Lafia Investigating.
5. EBONYI STATE: ARREST OF DEFILEMENT SUSPECT
✅ Police operatives arrested a 35-year-old suspect following a report of the defilement of an 11-year-old girl.
✅ The victim was conveyed to hospital for medical examination and was confirmed stable.
🔹 Status: SCID Abakaliki Investigating.
6. ADAMAWA STATE: ONGOING COUNTER-TERRORISM OPERATION
✅ Combined security forces engaged suspected Boko Haram terrorists in an ongoing firefight following an invasion of Zangula Village, Gombi LGA.
✅ The area has been cordoned off under active operational command to contain the threat and prevent further casualties and damage.
🔹 Status: SCID Yola Investigating.
7. NIGER STATE: POLICE RESPONSE TO BANDIT ATTACK / RESCUE OPERATION
✅ Police tactical teams, DSS, special hunters and local vigilantes were mobilised following an attack by armed bandits along Bangi Road.
✅ Tactical and combing operations are ongoing to rescue the abducted victims unharmed and apprehend the perpetrators.
🔹 Status: SCID Minna Investigating.
8. ZAMFARA STATE: TACTICAL RESPONSE TO ABDUCTION
✅ Police tactical teams and other security personnel were mobilised following the abduction of three persons at the outskirts of Daki Takwas Town.
✅ The abductors fled before the arrival of the security teams, while ongoing combing operations are being conducted to rescue the victims and arrest the culprits.
🔹 Status: SCID Gusau Investigating.
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@TunjiDisu1 @PoliceNG
CSP ANI INIEDU, anipr
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
LOUIS EDET HOUSE
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA – at Abuja, Nigeria
PRESS RELEASE
MURDER: OYO POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL ATTACK ON WELCOME PARTY IN IBADAN
The Oyo State Police Command has commenced an investigation into a fatal attack on a group of individuals who were welcoming Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat back to Ibadan, an incident that resulted in the death of one person.
According to the report lodged at the Police Station on 14 October 2026 by Kehinde Samuel Ibikunle, the group came under attack by suspected hoodlums shortly after leaving Molete, while proceeding towards Iwo Road, where the Agidigbo office is located.
During the attack, one Azeez Tajudeen, aged 40, a native of Oke Amu in Otesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, sustained a severe injury to his right eye. He was immediately rushed for medical attention and subsequently taken to State Hospital, Ring Road, Ibadan, where he was examined and confirmed dead. His remains have since been deposited at the hospital morgue.
In response to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, psc, mnips, directed the transfer of the case to the Command Monitoring Unit for a proper and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack and to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
While the investigation is ongoing, the Command reiterates the importance of prior security coordination for public gatherings and processions. Consequently, all political aspirants, party leaders, and event organisers are urged to formally notify the Command at least 48 hours before any planned procession or gathering to enable adequate security arrangements, prevent breaches of public peace, and safeguard participants and other members of the public.
The Command also appeals to members of the public who may have credible information capable of assisting the investigation to come forward and cooperate with the Police.
Oyo State Call Response Centre Toll-Free Line: 615
Oyo State Police Command Control Room: 08081768614, 07055495413
E-SIGNED
DSP AYANLADE OLAYINKA
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
Oyo State Police Command
14th October, 2026.
PRESS RELEASE
HUMAN TRAFFICKING: OYO POLICE RESCUE 5 FOREIGN NATIONALS
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued five Congolese nationals suspected to be victims of human trafficking during an intelligence-led operation at Bollarz Hotel, Araromi area of Ibadan.
Acting on credible intelligence, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, directed operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) to take immediate action, resulting in the successful rescue of the five foreign nationals from the hotel.
The rescued persons are Bonsaly Mpika Donel, male, 24; Charles Siloe, male, 23; Eliane Ruth Makengo, female, 26; Makota Janie Darcel, female, 23; and Simba Babeki Elie, male, 33. All five are nationals of the Republic of Congo.
During preliminary questioning, the victims disclosed that a man identified as Smith, a national of the Republic of Benin, had lured them into Nigeria on the promise of greener pasture and better economic opportunities. However, the suspect was not found at the hotel during the operation, and efforts are ongoing to locate and apprehend him.
Following their rescue, the victims received medical attention and underwent medical examinations. The Commissioner of Police has further directed that they be handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service, Oyo State Command, for necessary action in accordance with established procedures.
The Command remains committed to combating human trafficking and protecting vulnerable persons. Members of the public are urged to provide credible and actionable information that could assist in identifying and apprehending those connected with the suspected trafficking operation.
Oyo State Call Response Centre Toll-Free Line: 615
Oyo State Police Command Control Room: 08081768614, 07055495413
E-SIGNED
DSP AYANLADE OLAYINKA
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
Oyo State Police Command
14th October, 2026.
Oyo State Police Command retweeted
IGP DISU HONOURS PIONEER POLICEWOMEN, LAUNCHES BOOK ON WOMEN IN POLICING
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, on Tuesday, 13th October 2026, attended the public presentation and launch of the book, “The Origin of Police Women in Nigeria: The Story of the Pioneer Women Officers and My Journey in the Nigeria Police Force (1955–1996),” authored by Dame Stella O. Okuyiga, DCP (Rtd.), KBVM, JP, at the Presidential Hotel, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Serving as Chief Launcher, the IGP described the publication as an important contribution to preserving the institutional history of the Nigeria Police Force and celebrating the courage, resilience and service of the pioneer women officers who opened the profession to generations of women. He noted that Dame Okuyiga, one of the first 20 women to join the Force in 1955, represents a generation whose dedication helped expand the role of women in policing.
The IGP stressed the importance of a Police Force that reflects and understands the diverse communities it serves, noting that women have continued to distinguish themselves across criminal investigation, intelligence, tactical operations, specialist policing and strategic leadership. He reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to merit-based advancement and equal professional opportunities, while preserving the legacy of pioneer officers to guide and inspire future generations.
Paying tribute to the author, the IGP recalled his earlier engagement with Dame Okuyiga while serving as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, when she expressed her desire to update and formally present the publication. He commended her for preserving the experiences and contributions of the pioneer generation of Policewomen and encouraged serving and retired officers, institutions and members of the public to support the publication and promote its availability in Police formations, training institutions and libraries.
Responding, Dame Okuyiga expressed appreciation to the IGP and the Nigeria Police Force for the support accorded her in bringing the publication to fruition. She noted that the preservation of the book in Police libraries and training institutions would ensure that the experiences and sacrifices of the pioneer women officers remain accessible to generations of personnel, expressing fulfilment that her story and legacy would endure beyond her lifetime and continue to contribute to the institutional history of the Force.
The event was attended by the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Dagogo Wokoma; the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, represented by the Director, Police Services Department, Ezekiel Audu; AIG Aishatu Abubakar Baju, OON, mni; Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adewole Adepoju, psc, mnips; retired DIG Ivy Uche Okoronkwo, NPM, mni; alongside retired senior Police officers, traditional rulers, representatives of sister security agencies, members of the Police Officers’ Wives Association and other distinguished guests.
The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to preserving its institutional history, recognising the contributions of officers who laid the foundations for today’s Force, and ensuring that advancement and leadership opportunities remain open to all personnel on the basis of professionalism, competence and merit.
CSP ANI INIEDU, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
14th October 2026
Oyo State Police Command retweeted
🚨 NPF 24HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES 🚨
Kindly find below the Top 10 State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Successes for 14th October, 2026:
1. ADAMAWA STATE: RECOVERY OF CORPSES AND FIREARMS FROM SUSPECTED TERRORISTS
✅ Combined security operatives recovered four corpses of terrorists, six AK-47 rifles and one rocket launcher following a terrorist attack in Garha District, Hong LGA.
🔹 Status: SCID Yola Investigating.
2. NASARAWA STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECT / RAPE
✅ Police detectives arrested a suspect linked to the rape of a 5-year-old girl.
✅ The suspect confessed to the crime, while the victim was medically examined and confirmed stable.
🔹 Status: SCID Lafia Investigating.
3. OSUN STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECT / MURDER
✅ Police operatives tracked and arrested a suspect linked to the death of a 20-year-old man who was pushed into a well during an altercation.
🔹 Status: SCID Osogbo Investigating.
4. KOGI STATE: RELEASE OF ABDUCTED VICTIMS
✅ Three abducted victims were released unhurt and medically assessed, with a doctor confirming them fit.
✅ The victims are being debriefed prior to reunification with their families, while bush-combing operations continue to apprehend the perpetrators.
🔹 Status: SCID Lokoja Investigating.
5. GOMBE STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECT / ABDUCTION / RESCUE OF VICTIM
✅ Police operatives, in collaboration with local hunters, intercepted suspected kidnappers and rescued an abducted victim unharmed.
✅ One suspect was arrested, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplices.
🔹 Status: SCID Gombe Investigating.
6. CROSS RIVER STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECT / RAPE / ARMED ROBBERY / RECOVERY OF STOLEN PHONE
✅ Police operatives tracked and arrested a suspect linked to the rape and armed robbery of a 22-year-old woman.
✅ The stolen Infinix Smart 7 mobile phone was recovered, while the suspect confessed to threatening the victim with a hammer disguised as a shortgun.
🔹 Status: SCID Calabar Investigating.
7. DELTA STATE: ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS / RECOVERY OF FIREARM AND AMMUNITION
✅ Police operatives, acting on credible intelligence, arrested two suspected armed robbers attempting to rob passengers along Osubi Road.
✅ Recovered exhibits include one locally made cut-to-size double-barrelled shotgun, seven live cartridges and one jackknife.
🔹 Status: SCID Asaba Investigating.
8. ANAMBRA STATE: ARREST OF 24 SUSPECTED CULTISTS / RECOVERY OF EXHIBITS
✅ Police detectives, acting on actionable intelligence, arrested 24 additional suspects reasonably suspected to be involved in a cult clash.
✅ Two sharpened machetes were recovered from the suspects, who are providing useful information to aid ongoing investigations.
🔹 Status: SCID Awka Investigating.
9. KANO STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECT / RECOVERY OF FIREARM AND AMMUNITION
✅ Police operatives on patrol intercepted a tricycle and arrested a suspect after recovering one fabricated revolver pistol and two live ammunition from his possession.
🔹 Status: SCID Kano Investigating.
10. AKWA IBOM STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECTS / RAID / RECOVERY OF DRUGS
✅ Police operatives, acting on credible intelligence, raided a criminal hideout in Ika LGA and arrested four suspects.
✅ Large quantities of suspected Indian hemp, bottles of illicit liquor and an ice pipe were recovered as exhibits.
🔹 Status: SCID Uyo Investigating.
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CSP ANI INIEDU, anipr
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
LOUIS EDET HOUSE
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA – at Port Harcourt, Nigeria
PRESS RELEASE
OYO POLICE ARREST THREE SUSPECTS OVER VIRAL VIDEO OF ASSAULT ON TRUCK DRIVERS AT KARMA AGRIC
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with a viral video showing the alleged assault of two truck drivers at Karma Agric Feeds and Foods Limited, located at Kilometer 12, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ibadan. The suspects comprise two security operatives attached to the company and an Indian national.
The Command’s attention was drawn to the video on Tuesday, 13th October 2026, at about 0830 hours, prompting the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, psc, mnips, to direct detectives to identify and apprehend all persons involved for investigation.
Preliminary findings indicate that the confrontation stemmed from a disagreement over the parking of a truck that had delivered goods to the company on Saturday. According to the truck owner, Akinpelu Sarafa, male, aged 47, the driver objected to a designated parking spot over concerns that it could damage the truck’s tyres. However, he was reportedly compelled to park there, and one of the tyres subsequently burst.
The disagreement reportedly intensified when the driver requested a replacement tyre, but the company declined. In response, the driver allegedly used his truck to block the company’s entrance, triggering a physical confrontation involving the drivers, security operatives and an Indian national.
The two victims have been identified as Ridwan Olajide, male, aged 34, and Taiwo Yinusa, male, aged 37. Both were admitted to a hospital in the Academy area of Ibadan for medical attention. As part of efforts to establish the facts, the Investigating Police Officer visited them at the hospital and obtained their statements.
Following the police intervention, three suspects were arrested: Olowu Oluwadamilare and Sodeke Olamide, both male security operatives attached to the company, and Harjit Singh, an Indian national, male, aged 46, associated with the company. Investigations are ongoing to establish their respective roles in the incident and determine the culpability of all parties involved.
The case has been transferred to the Special Enquiry Bureau (SEB), Eleyele, Ibadan, for further investigation and necessary action in accordance with the law.
The Oyo State Police Command reiterates its commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that the law applies equally to all individuals and organisations. Members of the public are urged to remain calm and allow the investigation to proceed, as anyone found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
Oyo State Call Response Centre Toll-Free Line: 615
Oyo State Police Command Control Room: 08081768614, 07055495413
E-SIGNED
DSP AYANLADE OLAYINKA
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
Oyo State Police Command
13th October, 2026
