Nasarawa law enforcement apprehend individuals for alleged robbery and unlawful gun possession

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By Edwin Philip, Lafia

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LAFIA — The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy, trespass, theft and unlawful possession of a firearm in Keffi Local Government Area of the state.

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In a statement on Sunday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Rahman Nansel, said the incident was reported at about 10:30 a.m. on May 30, 2026, at the Keffi Divisional Headquarters by a resident of Kofar Hausa.

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The complainant alleged that one Shafiu Abdul-Rauf of the same area unlawfully entered his room and, upon being discovered, fled with his Android phone.

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Following the report, detectives launched an intelligence-led operation which led to the arrest of the principal suspect, Shafiu Abdul-Rauf, and another suspect, Usman Abdulmumuni, both residents of Mayanka, Keffi.

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According to the statement, a search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of a locally made pistol loaded with one live cartridge, two cutlasses, one knife, two Tecno Android phones, one Itel phone, a bunch of keys and other items.

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The Command said the suspects are currently in custody while investigations are ongoing to determine their level of involvement in other criminal activities.

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It added that the Commissioner of Police, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, commended the officers for their swift response and professionalism in the operation.

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Mohammed assured residents of the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, and urged the public to continue providing timely and credible information to assist security operations across the state.

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