Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover gun in Nasarawa

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The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has detained one suspected kidnapper in Akwanga Local Government Area of the state.

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The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Lafia, the state capital.

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He said it was a significant breakthrough in the command’s sustained efforts to combat criminality across the state.

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The PPRO said that the Police Mobile Force (PMF) 38 Akwanga Unit Command received a report about the suspect on Friday, March 20, at approximately 5:00 p.m.

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He said that the credible intelligence indicated that a suspected kidnapper was sighted in possession of a firearm within the area.

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“Acting swiftly on the information, a team of Mobile Police operatives was immediately deployed to the scene, and they successfully apprehended the 32-year-old male suspect.

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“The suspect is from Rugan Hassan in Adudu Community of Awe Local Government Area of the state.

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“Upon arrest, a search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of one AK-49 rifle along with four rounds of live 7.56mm ammunition,” he said.

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Nansel noted that the suspect and the recovered exhibits have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation.

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He said that the police would continue the investigation to apprehend other members of the criminal network.

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The PPRO, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, reiterated the command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents.

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He urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to support ongoing operations in combating the state of criminal elements.

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