Police nab 6 suspects, recover 2 pistols, others in Nasarawa

Police operatives have arrested six suspects, recovered two pistols and other dangerous weapons in intensified proactive security operations across the Nasarawa State during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

This was announced by SP Ramhan Nansel
Police Public Relations Officer of Nasarawa Police Command in a statement on Thursday.

According to the statement, the suspects were arrested in two separate operations in the state.

In a one of the operations, operatives attached to Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), while on intensive patrol around Ombi I, Lafia, intercepted three suspects identified as Julius Ishaya, Shuaibu Nuhu and David Usman with a small handbag.

A search conducted on the bag led to the recovery of one fabricated Beretta pistol, one live 9mm ammunition, four Android phones.

“The suspects have been taken into custody while investigation is ongoing to unravel their criminal network and possible involvement in other crimes,” Nansel said.

The statement also indicated that on the the same date, the Area Commander, Metro Lafia received a distress call from a resident of Bukan Kwato area of Lafia, indicating that members of an unlawful society who allegedly held a meeting in Lafia were intercepted while returning to Mararaba Akunza, Lafia through the New Bypass

He added that acting on the information, a patrol team was mobilized to the scene, leading to the arrest of three suspects namely: Abubakar Ibrahim, male, 17 years; Walid Mohammed, male, 14 years; and Zubairu Ibrahim, all of Mararaba Akunza, Lafia.

The Police spokesperson listed items recovered from the three suspects to include one locally made pistol, one
axe, and one red beret suspected to be associated with cult activities.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed commended the officers for their prompt response and professionalism, while assuring residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property during, and after the Eid el Kabir celebrations.

“The CP further warned criminal elements and members of unlawful societies to desist from all forms of criminal activities or face the full wrath of the law. He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to support the police with timely and credible information to enhance security across the state,” the police spokesperson said in the statement.

He added that the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.