The Borno State Police Command has released its operational scorecard for 2025, detailing arrests, recoveries, and prosecutions recorded across the state.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, police public relations officer, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid said the achievements were recorded through sustained patrols, intelligence-led policing, prompt emergency response, and effective collaboration with other security agencies.
It said police operations were carried out across the 27 local government areas of Borno State.
The command said 2,610 suspects were arrested for various crimes during the year under review.
It added that 1,023 cases were investigated, prosecuted, and convictions secured, reflecting improved investigative capacity.
Police operatives recovered eight assorted arms and 54 rounds of ammunition during the operations.
The statement said 41 cutlasses and knives were also recovered from suspected criminal elements.
In its counter-terrorism efforts, the command recovered and safely neutralized nine unexploded ordnances and improvised explosive devices.
The police rescued 18 kidnapped victims through coordinated operations.
It said 27 stolen vehicles and 187 mobile phones were recovered and are undergoing verification for possible return to their owners.
The statement added that hard drugs and other illicit substances valued at ₦5,774,340 were recovered, disrupting drug distribution networks in the state.
Abdulmajid acknowledged that the command’s achievements were built on an operational foundation that existed before he assumed office on June 8, 2025.
He said the results reflected continuity, collective effort, and professionalism of officers and men of the command despite Borno’s security challenges.
The Commissioner said the Command aligns with the vision of Inspector General of Police Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, which emphasizes professionalism, accountability, respect for human rights, and community-oriented policing.
He said intelligence-led policing will be the command’s core strategy for crime prevention and detection in 2026.
Abdulmajid said collaboration with sister security agencies, community stakeholders, and partners would be strengthened to ensure coordinated responses to security threats.
He said police patrols and visibility would be intensified across urban and rural areas, supported by improved surveillance and monitoring.
The commissioner added that continuous training would be implemented to strengthen officers’ capacity in modern policing, professionalism, and human rights compliance.
He said the command would intensify community engagement with traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth groups, civil society organizations, and the general public.
Abdulmajid assured residents that the police would remain proactive, neutral, and responsive to evolving security realities.
He urged the public to support the police with timely information and law-abiding conduct, noting that security remains a collective responsibility.
The Borno State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring a safe environment for socio-economic activities in 2026 and beyond.
