The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested 17 suspects linked to armed robbery, kidnapping, murder, and rape, according to Commissioner of Police Umar Shehu Nadada.....Click Here To Read Full Article >>
In a press briefing, Nadada pointed out the command’s proactive measures to combat crime during the festive season, including a ban on the sale and unauthorised use of fireworks.
“The ban is in line with the provisions of the law to prevent fire outbreaks, injuries, public disturbances, and other criminal activities associated with these items,” Nadada stated.
He stated that the arrests were made during raids in Lafia, Mararaba, and Awe, where police operatives targeted criminal hideouts.
In Mararaba’s A Division, officers apprehended three suspects at a residential building on Yelwa Road, recovering a locally fabricated rifle and knives.
Two additional suspects were arrested in Agwatashi, Obi Local Government Area, for conspiring to murder a woman to cover up a ₦40,000 debt owed to her.
Nadada stated the importance of community support in the fight against crime: “We appreciate the efforts of the public in providing useful information to help us combat criminality.”
The Commissioner also warned criminals to steer clear of the state, reiterating the command’s resolve to crack down on criminal elements.
Nadada concluded that these arrests underline the police’s commitment to maintaining security and ensuring a peaceful festive season across Nasarawa State.
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