In a statement released Saturday on the official X handle of the Force, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced the rescue of a kidnapped four-year-old girl in Katsina State, the arrest of a fake kidnapping syndicate, and the interception of a counterfeit currency ring in Jigawa.
In Katsina State, police operatives acted on a report filed on February 20, 2025, by one Alhaji Badamasi Bala of Madaci Yan Nono Quarters. The case involved the sudden disappearance of his two daughters — a 14-year-old girl and her 4-year-old sister.
Four months later, the older sister returned. Investigations revealed that she had staged the kidnapping with the help of three accomplices aged 25, 19, and 16. All four suspects have since been arrested, and the younger sister was rescued unharmed.
In a separate operation in Nasarawa State, police intercepted an unregistered motorcycle along the Giza–Kadarko Road in Keana LGA following a
credible tip-off regarding an arms trafficker.The suspect abandoned the motorcycle and fled into a nearby bush upon sighting the officers. A search of the motorcycle led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, two magazines, and 45 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition. Police say efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspect are ongoing.
On June 13, 2025, a joint team of police and other security agencies conducted a coordinated raid at Kankare and Zurkuda villages in Birnin Kudu LGA, Jigawa State.
The operation led to the arrest of seven suspected fraudsters involved in financial crimes. Recovered exhibits include:
$46,100 in counterfeit U.S. currency
Four (4) POS machines
Thirteen (13) Android smartphones
Twenty-nine (29) keypad phones
Six (6) power banks
Two (2) vehicle plate numbers
Several documents suspected to be linked to electronic fraud
All suspects are currently in custody and undergoing investigation.
According to ACP Adejobi, the operations reflect the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to tackling all forms of criminality through intelligence-led policing and strong community partnerships.
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and law-abiding, emphasizing the importance of public cooperation in enhancing national security.
