Police Arrested 21,296 ‘Dangerous Criminals’ In 2020–IGP

Assures Of Improved Security

A statement attributed to the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, on Monday said a total of 21,296 “dangerous” criminals were arrested in 2020.

The statement was signed by the Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), Frank Mba, in Abuja.

The statement also disclosed that 1,002 kidnap victims were rescued and 3,347 firearms recovered.

The police also stated that 133,496 ammunition and 960 stolen vehicles were recovered in 2020.

The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Mohammed Adamu, assured Nigerians of improved security in the year 2021.

The IGP said the Force will be “unrelenting in the fight against all forms of crimes especially kidnapping, armed robbery, banditry, cultism, cybercrime, Sexual/Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), amongst others”.

The IGP assured that the NPF will implement aggressive, proactive, intelligence-driven and community-based crime-fighting strategies in its quests to make the country safer.

He said the Force would expand its collaboration with the citizens and other law enforcement agencies in its bid to flush out criminal elements in the country.

Meanwhile, the IGP commended the police teams for their dedication to duties which resulted in the successes recorded.

He appreciated the citizens for their support while calling for a partnership between the citizens and the Police, particularly in the area of providing useful information required to tackle crimes and apprehend unrepentant criminals in the country.

“All the suspects will be charged to court on conclusion of investigations,” he said.