The Nigeria Police Force has reported a series of operational successes across 10 states, including the killing of a suspected bandit, rescue of seven victims and arrest of 17 suspects linked to terrorism, kidnapping, murder and other offences.
The Force disclosed this in its state-by-state executive summary of operations carried out between 21 and 22 September 2026.
Bandit killed, Two arrested in Benue
In Benue State, police operatives supported by joint tactical forces responded to an armed bandit attack at Abeda Market in Logo Local Government Area on 22 September.
The police said one suspected bandit was neutralised while two others were arrested.
According to the Force, no police officer was killed or injured during the operation, while the State Criminal Investigation Department in Makurdi continued investigations into the incident.
Seven rescued from Bandit attack in Katsina
In Katsina State, police operatives foiled an attack after armed bandits intercepted a vehicle carrying six female students of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma along the Kankara-Dutsin-Ma Road on 21 September.
The police said the attackers were repelled and fled into the bush with gunshot injuries.
All seven occupants of the vehicle were rescued unhurt, according to the Force. The victims were medically evaluated and subsequently reunited with the relevant authorities.
In a separate operation in Katsina, police arrested three suspected members of an armed bandit syndicate after foiling an attempted escape.
Four terrorism suspects arrested in Anambra
In Anambra State, police operatives arrested four suspected members of an outlawed terrorist group during patrol operations in Okija Community on 22 September.
The Force said the suspects confessed to belonging to the group and provided information on its activities.
Police said efforts had been intensified to apprehend other members who remained at large.
In another operation in Anambra, detectives arrested three suspects over the death of a 34-year-old man in Ojoto, Idemili South Local Government Area. The victim’s remains were recovered and deposited at a morgue for autopsy.
Suspected kidnapper arrested in Nasarawa
In Nasarawa State, police took custody of a suspected kidnapper following a citizens’ arrest.
The suspect reportedly confessed to involvement in several kidnapping incidents and is assisting investigators with the ongoing investigation.
Other arrests across the states
In Delta State, police re-arrested a suspect allegedly found with an illegal firearm. Officers recovered one locally made cut-to-size gun and one live cartridge.
In Cross River State, detectives tracked and arrested a principal suspect in connection with the suspected murder of a 22-year-old woman.
In Oyo State, police arrested a suspect over the death of a 30-year-old man at Iwere-Ile.
In Ogun State, detectives arrested a suspect in connection with an alleged defilement case, while the victim was taken to a medical facility for examination.
Investigations Ongoing
The Police Force said the cases were being investigated by the respective State Criminal Investigation Departments in Makurdi, Katsina, Awka, Lafia, Asaba, Calabar, Ibadan and Eleweran.
The operations form part of ongoing police efforts to disrupt banditry, terrorism, kidnapping and other violent crimes across different parts of the country.
For residents in affected communities, the operations directly concern safety, freedom of movement and protection from violent crime.
The rescue of the seven people in Katsina and arrests in several states demonstrate the immediate outcomes reported by the police, while the continuing investigations will determine the circumstances of the individual cases and whether further arrests or prosecutions follow.
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