The Borno State Police Command has reported the arrest of 2,610 suspects for various crimes in 2025, while successfully investigating, prosecuting, and securing convictions in 1,023 cases across the state.
The Commissioner of Police (CP), Naziru Abdulmajid, disclosed this on Tuesday in Maiduguri while presenting the command’s operational scorecard for the year and outlining strategic policing priorities for 2026.
Abdulmajid said the successes were achieved through sustained crime prevention patrols, intelligence-led operations, prompt emergency response, and effective inter-agency collaboration across all 27 local government areas of Borno.
He revealed that significant recoveries were also recorded, including eight assorted arms, 54 rounds of ammunition, 41 cutlasses and knives, as well as nine unexploded ordnances (UXOs) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), all safely neutralised to enhance public safety and support counter-terrorism efforts.
The commissioner further reported the successful rescue of 18 kidnapped victims, recovery of 27 stolen vehicles, and 187 mobile phones, which are undergoing verification for return to their owners.
In addition, a large quantity of hard drugs and other illicit substances valued at ₦5.7 million was seized, disrupting criminal drug networks in the state.
Abdulmajid acknowledged the operational groundwork laid by his predecessors before his assumption of duty on June 8, 2025, as the 43rd Commissioner of Police in Borno. He stressed that the security environment in the state remains complex, and the achievements were a result of continuity, teamwork, resilience, and professionalism of the command’s officers.
Looking forward to 2026, Abdulmajid said the command would prioritise intelligence-led policing as the core strategy for crime prevention and detection. Synergy with other security agencies, community stakeholders, and relevant partners will be strengthened to ensure proactive and coordinated responses to security challenges.
He added that police patrols, visibility, and vigilance would be intensified in both urban and rural areas, supported by improved surveillance and monitoring mechanisms. Continuous training programs will be implemented to enhance officers’ capacity in modern policing, professionalism, and human rights compliance.
The commissioner also emphasised community engagement and sensitisation, strengthening partnerships with traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth groups, civil society organisations, and the general public to foster trust and information sharing.
Abdulmajid assured residents that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed, neutral, and responsive in carrying out its constitutional duties, urging the public to continue supporting law enforcement with timely information, cooperation, and law-abiding conduct.
He concluded that security is a collective responsibility, and the command is ready to adapt to evolving threats while maintaining professionalism and accountability.