Police Arrest 26 Suspects, Recover 15 Firearms In Three States

Police have arrested 26 suspects and recovered 15 firearms during separate operations in three states.

Donjoe Media reports that the operations happened between Friday, November 7, 2026 and Sunday, November 9, 2026, in Imo, Delta and Niger States.

The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed the operations in a statement from the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The statement covered police successes in the last 24 hours.

In Imo State, police arrested four suspected members of a car-snatching syndicate. The syndicate was linked to several armed robbery incidents in the state.

Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit acted on intelligence gathered during investigations into an armed robbery case. The operatives extended the operation to Abuja.

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In Abuja, police arrested a 40-year-old suspect, Daniel Uche Okeugo, popularly known as Macerro, on November 8. Police said the suspect was linked to the syndicate.

Police recovered three locally fabricated Beretta pistols from the suspects. Police also recovered one locally made pistol.

Police recovered five rounds of live Beretta ammunition. Police also recovered one live cartridge.

Police said investigations linked the syndicate to several armed robbery and vehicle-snatching operations across Imo State. Police said efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing members.

Police also recovered three vehicles allegedly stolen during armed robbery operations in Imo State. The vehicles were recovered following the arrest of the suspects.

In Delta State, police arrested 11 suspects during a raid on suspected criminal hideouts. The suspects included nine men and two women.

The operation was conducted by operatives of the Command Anti-Cultism Unit, Sector 3. The operation happened on November 7 in Agbarho community.

Police said the raid followed intelligence obtained from suspects already in custody. Police said the suspects were linked to cultism and other criminal activities in the area.

Police said the arrested suspects are helping with investigations. Police said more arrests are expected as investigations continue.

In Niger State, one suspected bandit was killed during a gun battle with vigilante operatives. The incident happened around Kambarin-Daji in Ibbi Local Government Area.

The suspected bandit was identified as Ketu Alhaji Boyi. Police said the suspect was neutralised during the encounter.

An AK-47 rifle loaded with six rounds of ammunition was recovered from the suspect. Police said the rifle will be kept as evidence.

Police said the operation in Niger State was part of ongoing efforts to secure communities. Police said vigilante groups are working with security agencies in the area.

The Force Headquarters said the three operations show sustained efforts against crime. Police said the operations targeted armed robbery, cultism, car snatching and banditry.

Police urged residents to continue to give useful information to security agencies. Police said timely information helps operatives to track suspects and recover stolen property.

Residents were also urged to report any strange movement in their communities. Police said reports can be made at the nearest police station.

The police said all arrested suspects will be investigated. Police said suspects found culpable will be charged to court after investigations are concluded.

As at the time of filing this report, police had not released the names of all the arrested suspects. Police said further details will be given after investigations.

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By Jonadab Oluikpe
Published by Donjoe News Media