The Police Command in Nasarawa State has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered a firearm in Akwanga Local Government Area.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday in Lafia by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel.
According to the police, the arrest followed credible intelligence received by operatives of the Police Mobile Force 38 Akwanga Unit Command on Friday, March 20, at about 5:00 p.m.
“The information indicated that a suspected kidnapper was sighted in possession of a firearm within the area,” Nansel said.
He explained that operatives acted promptly on the tip-off, leading to the arrest of the suspect.
“Acting swiftly on the intelligence, a team of Mobile Police operatives was deployed to the scene, where they successfully apprehended the 32-year-old male suspect,” he stated.
The suspect, identified as a resident of Rugan Hassan in Adudu Community of Awe Local Government Area, was found in possession of a weapon.
“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 added.
The police spokesperson noted that the suspect and the recovered items have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
“The suspect and exhibits have been moved to the SCID for discreet investigation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal network,” Nansel said.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Command to maintaining security across the state.
“The Command remains unwavering in its efforts to ensure the safety and security of all residents,” he stated.
Nansel also called on members of the public to support security agencies with useful information.
“We urge residents to continue providing timely and credible information to assist in combating criminal activities
