The Nigeria Police Force has reacted to the outrage of many Nigerians over the display of ‘ransom money’ by some bandits on social media.

In the past week, Nigerians have been infuriated with the blatant display of cash by some bandits who took to social media to pose with some of the money obviously proceeds of ransom from their kidnapped victims.

The bandits had earlier gone on a giveaway spree for many Nigerians – a reward for praising one of their leaders, Bello Tunji, during the nationwide protest.

Some Nigerians were seen sharing their account number and personal details with the bandits on Tiktok, in expectation that they (the bandits) would wire some funds to them.

Nigeria is finished, Bandits are now doing a live Giveaway on tiktok and people were busy sending their account number to him, but still DSS can’t see it, the Federal Government has set their eyes only on peaceful protesters and bad governance criticizers. pic.twitter.com/pmqQ24CGfQ

— UGo (@Oforma19) August 9, 2024

However, reacting to these, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi said their police is doing its best to ensure that every criminal is made to face justice.

Adejobi reacting on X noted that while the Police cannot apprehend all the criminals at once, officers of the Force should be appreciated for the ones who have been arrested.

He posted on X, “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.

“One thing is sure, no criminal will go unpunished. Thanks,” he concluded.

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… https://t.co/HIF8dfxvqa

— Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi (@Princemoye1) August 9, 2024