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The Enugu State Police Command has disclosed major security breakthroughs under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Mamman Bitrus Giwa, who assumed office six months ago as the 29th Commissioner in the state.

Addressing journalists in Enugu as part of activities marking the milestone, CP Giwa revealed that operatives of the Command have in the last six months recovered 105 firearms—including eight AK-47 rifles and a G-3 automatic rifle—alongside 271 rounds of ammunition and 71 vehicles linked to various criminal operations.

A striking exhibit presented was about ₦10 million in ransom money, which police said was recovered from two sisters accused of kidnapping their own kinsman.

Within the same period, the Command arrested over 5,000 suspects across different offences. According to police records, 98 were arrested for armed robbery, 87 for kidnapping, 50 for murder, 11 for rape and defilement, and 122 for cult-related activities.

When asked if the data suggests that crime is rising in Enugu, CP Giwa maintained that the figures reflect both the persistence of criminal elements and the effectiveness of police operations in curbing them.

He also pointed to the successful security management of the recently concluded Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Enugu as evidence of the Command’s resilience and ability to safeguard lives and property.

Despite the troubling statistics, CP Giwa assured residents that the Command remains committed to sustaining ongoing operations, dismantling criminal networks, and reinforcing community safety across Enugu State.

Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/enugu-police-recover-firearms-arrest-5000-suspects-nigeria-news-today/

Wow! This is quite disturbing. All these caches of weapons in just one state?

All those lost miscreant won’t see this now..

Later, they’ll come and be asking how is government tackling insecurity..

Imagine in six months if that’s true.
11 more character needed okay make i come back to complete am

How did they get these sophisticated weapons?! Until they go after those sponsoring them and supplying them weapons and giving them vital info then I know Nigeria is on the right path and ready to tackle insecurity cos most of their sponsors are in the government truth be told and it's fact.

MisterGrace:
Wow! This is quite disturbing. All these caches of weapons in just one state?

105 guns in a state with millions of people, is NOT a lot.

This is much...enugu govt is really working... let's hope they destroy it immediately and don't let it fall back to them

Are you trying to convince Enugu Citizens that Police is still their friends....

Are you trying to convince Enugu Citizens that Police is still their friends.... 😁😁😁😁.....
The Best Security is Government approved license to Bear firearms to any sane Adult

Really serious and concerning. Kudos to the security

A lot of semi-automatic shotguns with pistol-grip stocks are in general circulation all over Nigeria currently.

The semi-auto shotgun is an absolutely devastating weapon at ranges under 50 meters, and when the extended 12-rounsd magazines are factored into the kill equation, one single gunman can take numerous lives in seconds with such guns.

MisterGrace:
Wow! This is quite disturbing. All these caches of weapons in just one state?

you can now imagine the guns still in circulation. This seizure can only account for just 3% of illegal guns in circulation