Police nab suspected kidnapper in Nasarawa, recover weapons
Operatives of the Nasarawa State police command have arrested a suspected kidnapper identified as Abubakar Adamu at Kertyo Village in Obi Local Government Area.
The state commissioner of police, Shettima Mohammed Jauro, during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Lafia, on Monday, said the suspect was caught with a firearm.
Mr Jauro said, “On 24/11/2025 at about 0800hrs, credible intelligence was received indicating that a suspect, believed to be involved in kidnapping activities, was in possession of a firearm.
“Acting on this information, operatives of the Command arrested the suspect at about 1300hrs at Kertyo Village, Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
“The suspect was identified as Abubakar Adamu (male) of Adudu District, Awe Local Government Area, Nasarawa State.”
The police commissioner stated that the suspect, during interrogation, led detectives of the command’s anti-kidnapping unit to his Ruga in Adudu, where one AK-47 rifle, two magazines, and eleven rounds of live 7.62 x 39mm ammunition were recovered.
Stating that the suspect is currently undergoing investigation and will be charged to court thereafter, Mr Jauro vowed that the command will continue to put criminals on the run and dismantle their criminal networks, while assuring residents of their resolve to ensure the safety of lives and property.
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