By Gabriel Ameh
ABUJA | Media360Impact Report
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded security successes across 10 states, including the arrest of suspected criminals, recovery of firearms and ammunition, and the rescue and release of kidnapped victims.
The operations also involved investigations into alleged rape, murder, armed robbery and cult-related offences in Adamawa, Delta, Gombe, Cross River, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Osun, Nasarawa, Kano and Kogi states.
According to the police operational summary issued on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the reported successes resulted from joint security operations, patrols, intelligence-led arrests and raids on suspected criminal hideouts.
ADAMAWA: SECURITY OPERATIVES RECOVER CORPSES, WEAPONS
In Adamawa State, joint security operatives recovered four corpses of suspected terrorists, six AK-47 rifles and one rocket launcher following an attack in Garha District, Hong Local Government Area.
The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yola is investigating the incident.
DELTA: TWO SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS ARRESTED
Police operatives in Delta State arrested two suspects allegedly attempting to rob passengers along Osubi Road.
The police said they recovered a locally made cut-to-size double-barrelled shotgun, seven live cartridges and a jackknife.
The SCID in Asaba is handling the investigation.
GOMBE: POLICE, HUNTERS RESCUE KIDNAP VICTIM
In Gombe State, police operatives working with local hunters intercepted suspected kidnappers and rescued an abducted victim unharmed.
One suspect was arrested, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplices.
The SCID in Gombe is investigating the case.
CROSS RIVER: SUSPECT ARRESTED OVER ALLEGED RAPE, ROBBERY
Police detectives in Cross River State arrested a suspect allegedly linked to the rape and armed robbery of a 22-year-old woman.
According to the police, the victim’s stolen Infinix Smart 7 mobile phone was recovered.
The operational report stated that the suspect confessed to threatening the woman with a hammer disguised as a short gun.
The SCID in Calabar is investigating the incident.
ANAMBRA: 24 ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS ARRESTED OVER CULT CLASH
In Anambra State, police detectives arrested 24 additional suspects allegedly connected to a cult clash.
Two sharpened machetes were recovered, while investigations continue at the SCID in Awka.
AKWA IBOM: FOUR ARRESTED DURING HIDEOUT RAID
Police operatives in Akwa Ibom State raided a suspected criminal hideout in Ika Local Government Area, arresting four suspects.
The operation also led to the recovery of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, bottles of illicit liquor and an ice pipe.
The SCID in Uyo is investigating the case.
OSUN: SUSPECT ARRESTED OVER 20-YEAR-OLD MAN’S DEATH
In Osun State, police arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a 20-year-old man who was allegedly pushed into a well during an altercation.
The SCID in Osogbo is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
NASARAWA: SUSPECT ARRESTED OVER ALLEGED RAPE OF FIVE-YEAR-OLD GIRL
In Nasarawa State, police detectives arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged rape of a five-year-old girl.
The police said the suspect confessed to the offence, while the victim underwent a medical examination and was reported to be in stable condition.
The SCID in Lafia is investigating the case.
KANO: SUSPECT ARRESTED WITH FABRICATED PISTOL
In Kano State, police operatives on patrol intercepted a tricycle and arrested a suspect after allegedly recovering a fabricated revolver pistol and two rounds of live ammunition from his possession.
The SCID in Kano is investigating the incident.
KOGI: THREE ABDUCTED VICTIMS RELEASED UNHARMED
In Kogi State, three abducted victims were released unharmed and taken for medical assessment.
According to the police, a doctor confirmed that the victims were fit. They are being debriefed before reuniting with their families.
Meanwhile, security operatives are continuing bush-combing operations to track down those responsible for the abduction.
The SCID in Lokoja is investigating the case.
POLICE PROVIDE UPDATE ON NATIONWIDE OPERATIONS
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, issued the operational summary from Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The reported operations across the 10 states resulted in arrests, weapon recoveries and the rescue or release of abducted victims. Investigations into the various cases remain ongoing.
Source: Nigeria Police Force operational summary issued by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu.
