The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has reeled out its scorecard for the year, saying it recorded significant progress including the rescue of 1,581 persons in 2024.

Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun said this at an end-of-year conference with strategic police managers.

Egbetokun told the gathering at the Force Headquarters in Abuja that in the year under review, the Nigeria Police Force achieved major successes in tackling crime, leading to the arrest of 30,313 suspects for a range of serious offenses, including kidnapping, cultism, murder, rape, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms.

According to him, in addition, we recovered 1,984 assorted firearms, 23,250 rounds of ammunition, 1,438 stolen vehicles, and rescued 1,581 kidnapped victims.”

He said the police have “intensified our efforts” in the “fight against kidnapping,” leading to “substantial success”.

“A prime example is the rescue of one Nigerian and three Indian nationals on June 30, 2024, in Ogun State,” Egbetokun said. “Despite being ambushed by gunfire, the victims were safely rescued, and two kidnappers were neutralized in a subsequent raid”.

According to the IGP, the police have also made significant progress in their “cybercrime enforcement”.

“Detectives uncovered a major fraud operation, recovering N3.9 billion and arresting individuals linked to a multi-bank scam,” the police boss added. “In November, a coordinated raid led to the capture of 130 suspects, including 113 foreign nationals, involved in global cybercrime operations.”

Though there have been concerns about the welfare of police officers, the IGP said that “remained a top priority”.

Egbetokun said, “the launch of the Nigeria Police Insurance Company aims to improve our officers’ insurance and welfare packages.

Over N12 billion in insurance payouts have been distributed to 4,223 beneficiaries of the NPF Group Life Insurance Scheme”.

He thanked officers for their “tireless service” to the Force and promised not “to rest on our laurels” in the coming year, starting from the festive season.

“We are committed to ensuring robust security throughout the holiday period, with heightened vigilance to protect lives and property,” said IGP Egbetokun.

IGP CONVENES STRATEGIC END-OF-YEAR CONFERENCE, ROLLS OUT SCORECARD FOR 2024.

As Police Records 30,313 Arrests, Recover 1,984 Firearms, 23,250 Ammunition.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, held a strategic meeting today Tuesday 24th December, 2024, with senior police officers of the Nigeria Police Force.

The meeting, which took place at the Goodluck Ebele Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters Abuja, served as a platform for reviewing the achievements of the Force in the year 2024 while outlining strategic plans for innovation and adaptability as the Force prepares for the challenges of the coming year.

In his remarks, the IGP acknowledged the hard work and dedication displayed by police officers throughout the year, particularly the significant accomplishments in crime reduction and community engagement, noting the importance of collaborative efforts in fostering trust between the police and the public.

In the year under review, the Nigeria Police Force recorded major successes in tackling crime, leading to the arrest of 30,313 suspects for various heinous offences, the recovery of 1,984 assorted firearms, 23,250 rounds of ammunition of varying calibres, and the rescue of 1,581 kidnapped victims.

The IGP emphasized that the Force will prioritize innovation in technology and operational strategies in 2025, learning from experiences and adapting as we move on.

The IGP also encouraged senior officers to embrace modern tools and progressive practices that enhance the Force’s effectiveness in crime prevention and investigation.

As the nation approaches the festive season, the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of IGP Egbetokun, is poised to implement the necessary measures to ensure a peaceful and secure environment for all citizens.

The IGP reiterates the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the public, ensuring safety, and fostering a culture of accountability.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER