Yobe: Police record 70% crime rate reduction in three months

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Yobe State Police Command has announced that in the third quarter of 2025, the combined efforts of the Police, sister security agencies, vigilante groups, and the cooperation of residents have led to a 70% crime rate reduction across the State.

This was disclosed in a statement by SP Dungus Abdulkarim, Police Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Police Force Yobe State Command. 

The achievement was recorded under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Ado, following intensified efforts to sustain the ongoing fight against crime and criminality in the State.

With the approach of the year’s end and the anticipated rise in criminal activities nationwide, the Command has renewed its security strategies by engaging grassroots Police personnel, including Divisional Police Officers, as well as Officers in charge of Outstation and Outposts across the state.

This engagement focuses on conducting analytical assessments of crime trends in various towns and villages.

As part of these renewed strategies, the Command has recorded remarkable successes in major towns and cities through coordinated round-the-clock patrols, raids on criminal hideouts, and enhanced visibility policing.

These achievements are a testament to the effective collaboration between the Police and sister security agencies in their collective mandate to secure the state.

The Commissioner of Police, while reaffirming the unwavering commitment of the Command and other security agencies, urged members of the public to continue supporting security efforts.

He also expressed deep appreciation to the state government for its steadfast collaboration and support.

The Command called on all residents to remain vigilant and promptly report crimes, suspicious activities, or criminal hideouts to the nearest police station or security formation 

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