The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that 418 homicide incidents and 227 kidnapping cases were recorded nationwide in the last eight weeks, alongside dozens of banditry and terrorist attacks.
The figures were contained in the force's performance report released in November 2026, which provided an overview of security incidents and police operations across the country during the period.
The report listed 168 banditry incidents, 51 acts of terrorism, 165 armed robbery cases, 73 cult-related clashes and 49 cases of gender-based violence.
It also revealed that 1,519 suspects were arrested in connection with various crimes, while police operatives recovered 191 firearms and 3,873 rounds of live ammunition.
In addition, 117 stolen or illicit vehicles were seized, 255 kidnapped persons were rescued and 56 armed criminals were neutralised during security operations.
The police said the operations were conducted through intelligence gathering, technology-driven surveillance and coordinated efforts with the Armed Forces and other security agencies.
According to the report, the force maintained sustained pressure on criminal networks, including terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and cult groups, in different parts of the country.
It said, “Throughout this two-month window, the Nigeria Police Force successfully sustained an aggressive, intelligence-led, and technology-driven operational posture, working hand-in-hand with the Armed Forces and strategic security partners to decisively degrade the operational capabilities of terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and cultists across all regions of the country.”
Giving details of the crime statistics, the police said: “Concurrently, our systematic tracking of serious crimes recorded four hundred and eighteen homicide incidents, two hundred and twenty-seven kidnapping cases, one hundred and sixty-eight banditry occurrences, one hundred and sixty-five armed robberies, seventy-three cultism clashes, fifty-one acts of terrorism, and forty-nine gender-based violence cases.”
The force noted that the regional crime figures informed heightened operational vigilance, particularly in locations confronted with serious security threats.
It maintained that the arrests, recoveries and rescue operations recorded during the period reflected the commitment of its personnel to tackling criminal activities.
The police also reaffirmed their constitutional responsibility to protect citizens, defend communities and maintain law and order.
“These remarkable achievements stand as an enduring testament to the unmatched courage, sacrifice, and unyielding dedication of the men and women of the Nigeria Police Force,” the report stated, adding that the force remained committed to securing the country under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police.
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