Nigeria: 600 Kidnappers, Armed Robbers Arrested in Delta

5 December 2012

Lagos — Police in Delta State say they have arrested over 600 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers from different parts of the state. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr Taiwo Lakanu, who made the disclosure in Lagos at the 2012 edition of crime reporters award/lecture, said the suspects were arrested within the past six months.

He said the achievement has drastically reduced the activities of kidnappers and armed robbers in the state.

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