Law enforcement apprehends eight alleged abduction suspects in Nasarawa

The Nigeria Police Force has taken into custody eight individuals suspected of kidnapping, following a meticulously planned security operation in Rukubi Community, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

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This development was revealed in a statement issued on Thursday, bearing the signature of Anthony Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer.

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A distress call received in the early hours of May 7 prompted the operation, as it was reported that armed hoodlums had launched an attack in the community on the night of May 6.

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During the attack, the hoodlums allegedly fired shots indiscriminately, causing widespread panic among residents, and abducted two individuals from separate homes, taking them to an unknown location.

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In response to the incident, operatives from the Nasarawa State Police Command, in conjunction with other security agencies and local youths, swiftly launched a coordinated operation in the area, resulting in the capture of eight suspects linked to the incident.

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The suspects, all hailing from Rugan Alhaji Alfa in Rukubi Village, were identified as Adamu Alfa, Muhammed Alfa, Shuaibu Alfa, Usman Alfa, Ali Alfa, Isa Alfa, Adamu Alfa, and Ja’afaru Alfa.

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Security operatives recovered two AK-47 rifles, four Bajaj motorcycles, and two expended 7.62mm ammunition shells connected to the attack during the operation.

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One of the suspects suffered fatal injuries during the operation and subsequently died while undergoing treatment.

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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, praised the operatives involved in the mission, citing the outcome as a testament to the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing and inter-agency collaboration.

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The IGP also expressed gratitude for the "invaluable support of sister security agencies, local vigilante groups, community youths, and residents" whose cooperation significantly contributed to the successful outcome of the operation.