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Police recovered 18 explosives, arrested 721 in 2024 – Borno CP
Police operatives in Borno recovered 18 unexploded explosive devices and arrested 721 suspects for various crimes across the state in 2024.
The state’s Commissioner of Police, Yusufu Lawal, disclosed this during the command’s end-of-year press briefing held on Tuesday in Maiduguri.
He said: “In the year under review, the command recorded notable successes in combating crime, leading to the arrest of 721 suspects for offences ranging from armed robbery, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), kidnapping, theft, and other heinous crimes,
“The command also recovered 18 unexploded explosive devices and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 13 stolen vehicles and tricycles, six firearms, a large cache of drugs, and other illicit substances.”
Lawal attributed the successes to measures implemented by officers of the command, which have enhanced security in Maiduguri and other major towns in the state.
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“In line with the Inspector-General of Police’s vision to achieve a 30% reduction in crime by 2025, the command will sustain robust and proactive policing strategies to ensure that Maiduguri and other towns remain safe and secure,” he added.
The CP commended the state government for its continued support of the police command, particularly in the renovation of police stations and barrack accommodations in Pulka, Gwoza, Monguno, Lugumani, Banki, and Benisheikh.
“This support will significantly boost the morale of officers and improve service delivery,” Lawal added.
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