The police command in Nasarawa has arrested 18 suspected kidnappers at different locations in the state.

In Lafia on Friday, DSP Ramhan Nansel, the state police public relations officer, disclosed that two suspects were arrested while trying to purchase more ammunition and guns.

According to him, most of the suspects have already confessed to committing the crimes and are helping the police in the investigation.

He also said the investigation had led to discovering their hideout in Wassa village, Sanga Local Government Area, Kaduna State, where the arms were recovered.

The spokesperson added that following intelligence, the police had also arrested suspected kidnappers operating along Nasarawa-Eggon, Akwanga and Kokona LGAs of the state.

He said seven suspects were nabbed for alleged rape and four others for suspected cultists.

Mr Nansel said the police recovered four guns, 11 ammunition and one vehicle from the suspects. 

The spokesperson attributed the success recorded by the command to the support of members of the public, traditional rulers, other security agencies and the media.

He, however, said the investigation was ongoing and upon conclusion, the suspects would be charged to court for prosecution.

Mr Nansel appealed to members of the public to continue to avail the police with credible information that would help to reduce crime to its barest minimum in the state.

(NAN)