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859 suspects arrested; 27 arms recovered in Plateau in 2024: Police

Mr Adesina equally said that the command rescued 46 kidnapped victims during the period under review.

• December 27, 2024
Armed Nigerian Police
Armed Nigerian Police

The police command in Plateau apprehended 859 suspects and recovered 27 arms and 115 ammunition in the state in 2024.

The state commissioner of police, Emmanuel Adesina, disclosed this at a news conference in Jos on Friday.

Mr Adesina equally said that the command rescued 46 kidnapped victims during the period under review.

“Similarly, we charged 415 suspects to court after investigation in the period under review.

“Over time, we have put in place a series of strategies to prevent crime and ensure the security of all lives and properties within the state.

“One of such measures is the intensification of efforts toward ensuring the arrest and due prosecution of criminals.

“We have recorded a milestone in our fight against crime and criminality, leading to huge successes recorded,” he said.

Mr Adesina thanked the Plateau government and the people for their support to the command in its fight against crime and criminality in the state.

He said that the successes recorded by the police were due to the cooperation and support of the citizens, particularly in the area of intelligence reports.

(NAN)

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