The Police in Adamawa arrested 45 suspected criminals for alleged kidnapping, culpable homicide and other crimes in September.

Ajina Musbahu, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of operations, said this during a press briefing on Tuesday in Yola, Adamawa State capital, adding that all the suspects would be prosecuted after investigations.

“During the month under review, 45 suspects were apprehended in connection with kidnapping activities, culpable homicide, rape, housebreaking and theft, among other crimes, in some parts of the state,” he said.

Mr Musbahu said the exhibits recovered from the suspects included N900,000 cash, one vehicle, two locally made guns, one pistol, eight live ammunitions, a Dane gun, six handsets and other dangerous weapons.

He appreciated the state government and citizens for their contributions to ensuring the security of lives and property and assured that the police would not relent in protecting the state’s citizens’ lives and property.

He charged all officers to beef up security towards guaranteeing a crime-free environment for political campaigns and other electoral processes.

“In active preparations for the 2023 general elections, crime-fighting strategies have been designed by the command to clear pathways for the smooth electoral process and ensure public safety, law and order during the elections,” he said. 

(NAN)