IGP Demands Tougher Legislation Against Kidnapping, Banditry
LAGOS JUNE 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Inspector General of Police ( IGP ), Mr Mohammed Adamu has requested for tougher legislations against kidnapping and banditry, including possible state seizure of assets linked to illicit proceeds from kidnapping and other heinous crimes.
He said that if enacted, the act would be a strong disincentive to potential kidnappers and other violent criminals.
The IGP who made the demand in a statement made available to newsmen by the Force spokesman, Frank Mba, noted that the call has become necessary against the increasingly daring resort to these forms of crimes by criminal elements in the society.
The Police Boss disclosed that his men had arrested 2,175 suspects for armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism and banditry since the launch of the “Operation Puff Adder, adding that since April 5th when the operation was launched, 63 kidnap victims were rescued unhurt by the police operatives.
He explained that within this period under review, 834 arms including two – rocket launchers 19,009 live ammunition were recovered, adding that Oyo State recorded the highest number of recovery with 9,500 live ammunition.
Adamu stated that s the police was rejigging their strategies to ensure proactive interception of illicit weapons coming into country.
According to him, a good number of the cases are already being prosecuted in courts across the country, while others are still under investigation.
He commended his men for a good job and the public for their support to police and other security agencies in the country.
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on Jun 6 2019. Filed under National.
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