Suspect nabbed, firearm recovered in Nasarawa hideout raid
The police command in Nasarawa State has said it recovered an English-made Beretta pistol with 12 rounds of 9mm live ammunition during a successful raid.
This is contained in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday in Lafia by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel.
Mr Nansel said that the operation was part of the strategies adopted by the state Commissioner of Police, Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, to tackle criminals in the state.
According to the PPRO, the firearm was recovered at a hideout for criminals popularly known as, ‘me and you’ in the Masaka Area of Karu Local Government Area of the state.
He stated, “During the operation, one Buhari Mustapha, 25, male, from Katsina State, was apprehended and the items were recovered from him after a thorough search.’’
The police spokesperson said Mr Jauro-Mohammed ordered investigations into the case to apprehend other criminals and curb crime within the area, and the state at large.
He also said the commissioner commended the personnel for their dedication and consistent pressure on criminals and urged them to sustain the momentum to win the fight against crime.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Politics
APC candidates seek unity ahead 2027 polls
He urged party members to remain united and work together to secure victory in the 2027 general elections.
Africa
UN to close human rights office in Burkina Faso
The announcement follows the Burkina Faso military government’s decision to suspend the UN rights office’s operations indefinitely.
Uncategorized
Troops repel bandit attacks in Katsina, Zamfara
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have repelled separate attacks by suspected bandits and recovered firearms and other equipment during operations in Katsina and Zamfara states
Heading 2
Oyo Abduction: Schools reopen as teachers end one-month strike
The strike, which began on June 1, followed the abduction of teachers and pupils in the Oriire Local Government Area on May 15.
Africa
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Rome Statute exit threatens justice for war crimes victims: Amnesty International
Amnesty International said the countries’ withdrawal threatens to deny thousands of victims the possibility of truth, justice and reparations.
States
Gov. Yusuf directs anti-graft agencies to oversee fertiliser distribution in Kano
Gov. Yusuf directed the EFCC and the ICPC to monitor the distribution of subsidised fertilisers in Kano State.
