DIG activates violent crime response unit in Kebbi (opens original article in a new tab)

The Nigeria Police launched a technology-driven violent crime response unit in Kebbi state to prevent crimes through data collection and proactive measures, following successes against armed bandits and other criminal groups.

• DIG Sulaiman Muhammed Abdul launched the violent crime response unit (VCRU) in Kebbi state as per the inspector general of police directive
• VCRU uses technology for data collection to prevent crimes before they occur
• Kebbi state police command reported successes against armed bandits and other criminal groups