The Police Command in Enugu State said it apprehended 230 robbery suspects and kidnappers in the state in 2024.

The state Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Enugu.

Mr Uzuegbu said the number comprised 130 robbery suspects and 100 kidnappers.

He said that the command also nabbed 55 murder suspects and 111 other suspects for unlawful possession of firearms.

According to the commissioner, 226 suspects involved in cultism and 450 others linked to various crimes such as burglary, stealing and fraud were also arrested in 2024.

He stated, “Furthermore, about 100 kidnapped or abducted victims were rescued. Items recovered included over 200 firearms, including 21 AK-47 rifles, one submachine gun, and one G-3 rifle; 1,863 rounds of ammunition; and 124 vehicles comprising cars, tricycles and motorcycles.”

The police boss in the statement expressed gratitude to the government and people of the state for their sustained support to the police.

He stated, “I want to extend my profound gratitude to the Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, for his resounding guidance and overall support. I appreciate the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, for providing material and moral support to the police throughout the year. The command commends the citizens for supplying credible and actionable information that significantly aided operations. The command also acknowledges the collaborative efforts of sister security agencies, the Neighbourhood Watch Group, Forest Guards, vigilantes and hunters in 2024.’’

He reassured the people of the state of the command’s commitment to a more professional, community-driven, proactive, robust and results-based policing.

(NAN)