Terrorism: We can’t arrest all criminals at once; appreciate our efforts, says police spokesman

The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, has defended the inability of the police to arrest terrorists across the country.

In a post on his official X handle, Mr Adejobi, told Nigerians that rather than expect all terrorists to be apprehended at once, they should appreciate them for the few arrests they’ve already made, because they are trying their best.

Mr Adejobi was on Friday, responding to three pictures posted by an X user, @ZagazOlaMakama, showing suspected terrorists displaying bundles of naira notes suspected to be kidnapping proceeds, with the caption, “They are now posing with the ransom money. Showing that they are balling.”

The Force PRO said, “We can’t apprehend all the criminals at once. At least, appreciate us for the ones we have arrested. We arrest them on a daily basis, in large numbers.”

“The armed forces and the police are trying their best. Efforts of security forces should be seen, noticed, and appreciated. We need to look towards having the collective efforts and individualistic involvement in tackling insecurity and other vices in Nigeria,” he noted.

Mr Adejobi, however, assured that no criminal will go unpunished.

His comment also followed huge bashing by the public for always finding it easy to locate and arrest peaceful and armless protesters, even in their homes, but are unable to do same against terrorists who confidently reveal themselves on social media.