Police Record Security Gains in 10 States, Recover Bodies of Suspected Terrorists, AK-47 Rifles

Police Record Security Gains in 10 States, Recover Bodies of Suspected Terrorists, AK-47 Rifles

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded security breakthroughs across 10 states, recovering the bodies of four suspected terrorists and six AK-47 rifles following an attack in Adamawa State.

The operations also led to the rescue of abducted victims and the arrest of suspects linked to armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, murder and cult-related activities.

The Force disclosed this in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, which outlined its state-by-state operational achievements for Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

According to the statement, the operations formed part of the police force’s ongoing 24-hour security efforts aimed at combating criminal activities, rescuing victims and apprehending suspects across the country.

In Adamawa State, joint security operatives recovered four bodies of suspected terrorists, six AK-47 rifles and a rocket launcher following a terrorist attack in Garha District, Hong Local Government Area.

The police said the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yola had commenced an investigation into the incident.

The latest operational report highlights the police force’s continued efforts to tackle insecurity through coordinated operations and intelligence-led interventions across multiple states.

The statement added that further details of the operations, including arrests and recoveries in other affected states, were contained in the force’s state-by-state security update.

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