The Nigeria Police Force documented 168 instances of banditry and 51 incidents of terrorism nationwide over an eight-week period, according to its performance report published in November 2026.
The report recorded 418 homicide events, 227 abduction instances, 165 armed thefts, 73 cult-related confrontations, and 49 cases of gender-based violence over the two-month period.
It reported that authorities apprehended 1,519 criminal suspects, confiscated 191 firearms and 3,873 live ammunition rounds, and took hold of 117 stolen or illegal vehicles during that time.
The report additionally revealed that 255 abducted individuals were freed, whereas 56 armed offenders were eliminated during nationwide security missions.
The report indicates that law enforcement conducted intelligence-driven and technology-based operations alongside the Armed Forces and additional security partners to combat terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and cult activities.
It noted, “During this two-month period, the Nigeria Police Force effectively maintained an assertive, intelligence-informed, and technology-oriented operational stance, collaborating closely with the Armed Forces and key security allies to significantly diminish the operational effectiveness of terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and cultists throughout all areas of the nation.”
Providing an analysis of the security scenario, the police reported, “At the same time, our organized monitoring of major crimes noted four hundred and eighteen homicide cases, two hundred and twenty-seven kidnapping incidents, one hundred and sixty-eight banditry events, one hundred and sixty-five armed robbery instances, seventy-three cult-related conflicts, fifty-one terrorism acts, and forty-nine instances of gender-based violence.”
The police stated that regional crime statistics indicated enhanced operational alertness, especially in regions experiencing elevated security risks.
The police credited the reported successes to the dedication and sacrifices of their staff, reinforcing their determination to safeguard lives and property nationwide.
“These extraordinary accomplishments serve as a lasting testament to the unparalleled bravery, sacrifice, and relentless commitment of the men and women of the Nigeria Police Force, who remain steadfast in their constitutional duty to safeguard lives, defend communities, and protect our beloved nation under the visionary leadership of the Inspector-General of Police,” the report stated.
