Police parade 28 suspects for criminal offenses in Taraba

The Taraba State Police Command has paraded 28 suspects arrested for various offenses, including kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide, cybercrime, banditry, cattle rustling, criminal conspiracy, and theft.

Commissioner of Police David Iloyanomon addressed journalists at the police headquarters in Jalingo and highlighted the collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies and the public, which have resulted in notable achievements in combating crime within the state.

Iloyanomon disclosed that the police arrested Abdulkarim Ibrahim, a notorious kidnapper operating in Sardauna local government council.

Additionally, he said the police rescued kidnapped victims and recovered ransom money.

“Numerous firearms, including AK47 rifles, pistols, and ammunition, were seized during operations targeting armed criminals, significantly disrupting their activities within the state,” he said.

Several suspects involved in armed robbery incidents, according to him, were apprehended, and various weapons and stolen items were recovered as evidence.

He said operations targeting bandits led to the arrest of multiple suspects, with weapons and ammunition used in their criminal activities recovered.

The police boss said efforts are ongoing to address cattle rustling resulted, the recovery of stolen livestock, and investigations to identify the perpetrators.

Commissioner Iloyanomon commended the dedication and professionalism of police officers, particularly a patrol team for their integrity in rejecting a bribe during a routine stop and search.

He reiterated the commitment of the State Police Command to maintaining law and order and called for continued cooperation from the public in providing information to aid their fight against crime.