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The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 962 suspects across the country for various crimes since the start of the year.
According to a breakdown provided by Force Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi during a parade of 13 suspects in Abuja on Wednesday, the arrests include 179 for armed robbery, 100 for kidnapping, 152 for murder or homicide, 34 for illegal possession of prohibited firearms, 77 for rape, and 110 for cult-related activities.
Adejobi noted that the police have also recovered 73 firearms, 310 rounds of ammunition, 56 stolen vehicles, and rescued 302 kidnapping victims.
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Among the paraded suspects were two individuals, Folarin Tomisin (35) and Yahaya Oladimeji (23), accused of defrauding their employer, a hospitality company in Ogun State, of ₦300 million.
The suspects, arrested on December 13, 2024, allegedly siphoned funds over several years, redirecting the money to personal accounts to sustain a gambling addiction.
Adejobi disclosed that investigations revealed the suspects had been involved in gambling for three years, losing large sums with little financial gain. One of the suspects, Tomisin, was reportedly contemplating suicide due to his failed gambling addiction.
“Efforts to recover the stolen funds have been futile as most of the money was squandered on gambling. The suspects have confessed to their crimes and will be charged to court following the completion of investigations,” Adejobi stated.
Fake Soldier Gang Defrauds Businesses Using Fake Alerts
In another operation, three suspects were apprehended in Abuja for impersonating soldiers and defrauding individuals and businesses with fake bank alerts.
The suspects—Muhammed Kabir, who falsely claimed to be a Nigerian Army captain, along with accomplices Donald Okpere and Haruna Ibrahim—were arrested on January 16, 2025.
Adejobi explained that the group specialised in purchasing items, particularly medical equipment and phones, with fake alerts. Kabir confessed to purchasing medical equipment worth ₦3.2 million using fraudulent means and selling them at a significantly lower price of ₦1.1 million.
“An investigation is ongoing, and additional victims are coming forward,” Adejobi added.
The police reaffirmed their commitment to combating crime and ensuring public safety.
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