Police operatives attached to the Assakio Division of the Nasarawa State Police Command, in collaboration with local vigilantes, have arrested six suspected kidnappers and rescued three abducted victims during a coordinated operation in Lafia Local Government Area of the state.
The operation, which targeted kidnappers’ hideouts in Angara and Fadaman Bauna villages within the Lafia East Development Area, led to the successful rescue of two females and one male. The victims were rescued unhurt and have since been reunited with their families.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Nasarawa State, Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Friday in Lafia, the state capital. According to him, the operation followed a formal complaint lodged on January 7, 2026, by residents of Angara village.
Nansel explained that suspected kidnappers had invaded the community and abducted two women, abandoning an infant during the . He added that the same group later kidnapped a male victim in the village, heightening fear and tension among residents.
“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, immediately ordered a manhunt for the perpetrators,” Nansel said. “This directive led to the swift deployment of police operatives, working closely with local vigilantes, resulting in the arrest of six suspects and the successful rescue of the victims.”
He further revealed that preliminary investigations showed that the suspects had confessed to their involvement in the kidnapping. On the directive of the Commissioner of Police, the suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for detailed investigation and prosecution.
Nansel added that the Commissioner of Police has reassured residents of Nasarawa State of the command’s unwavering commitment to combating kidnapping and other forms of criminality across the state.
The police urged members of the public to continue providing timely and useful information to security agencies to enhance efforts aimed at maintaining peace and security.
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Wow, great job by the police in Nasarawa! But are we addressing the root causes of kidnapping in our society?
Should we praise the police for their quick action in rescuing the victims, or question why kidnappings are still happening? 🤔
I wonder if the police could have prevented the kidnappings in the first place. Prevention is key.
Wow, great job by the police in Nasarawa! But do you think the justice system will actually hold these kidnappers accountable?
Wow, great job by the police! But do you think harsher punishments would deter kidnappers more effectively? Just a thought.
Do you think the police should be praised more for their efforts in rescuing kidnapping victims? Lets discuss!