It stated that Mr Awe and his notorious gang were tracked to a hideout in the Isokun area of Ilesa at 5:59 p.m.
She also assured Taraba residents of the command’s commitment to fighting against all forms of criminality.
He added that the hoodlums, on sighting the policemen, took to their heels.
The command added that the suspect will be charged to court after the completion of investigation.
The police command in Kano says it arrested a suspected kidnapper and cattle rustler, recovering 55 cows from him in Karaye LGA.
The police command in Delta says it killed a suspected kidnapper and rescued a kidnap victim.
