The Nigerian Police Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) said it has successfully recovered 10 of the arms carted away during the recent tragic events in Ohoro Forest, Ughelli Delta State, where some police operatives were ambushed and gruesomely murdered.
The tragic event which happened in March led to the loss of 13 police rifles to the criminal suspects.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the feat was achieved when it leveraged the recent charge on succinct intelligence gathering and sharing for effective operational deployments by the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun.
The statement also said during a coordinated operation, the gallant operatives of the FID-IRT engaged the suspects in a gun duel, leading to the neutralisation of some of the suspects, while the police operatives successfully reclaimed 10 of the stolen weapons, and recovered some arms used by the assailants.
Additionally, the police said it has arrested six members of the notorious kidnapping gang terrorising the area.
“The suspects are currently in custody, cooperating with ongoing investigations,” the statement partly read.
The IGP reassured the public that the police will continue to employ all necessary measures to combat criminal activities across the nation as the safety and security of Nigerian citizens remain a top priority.
“The force is committed to maintaining peace and order through diligent and proactive efforts. He reiterated the determination of his leadership to create a safe and secure environment for all citizens while appreciating their support and cooperation,” the statement added
