The Nigerian Police had reportedly said they have recovered 834 arms, 19,009 live ammunition, two rocket launchers and other exhibits in the last two months.

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, revealed this while addressing a delegation of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, Nasarawa State chapter, who visited him in Abuja.

On the arms recovered, the IGP said 834 arms, including two rocket launchers, were recovered; 19,009 live ammunition also recovered with the Oyo State command recording the highest number of 9,500 live ammunition.

He added that the police were fostering their strategies to ensure proactive interception of illegitimate weapons on the way into Nigeria and mop up unlicensed weapons in circulation.

Adamu also hinted that a good number of the cases were being prosecuted in courts across the country, while many others were under probe due to the complexity of the probe and managing organized crimes.

Hailing his men for doing a good job, the IGP noted that the huge apprehensions and arms recovered showed the efficacy of Operation Puff Adder and the unwavering support of the public to the police and other security agencies.

CEOAfrica recalls that the Nigerian Police had reportedly said they had apprehended 2,175 suspects since April 5 this year amidst efforts by the security to curb heinous crimes in Nigeria, adding that banditry, abduction and killing are at the zenith of offences escalating in the country.