Police Arrest Wished Kidnapper, Cattle Rustler In Nasarawa

Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a infamous kidnapper, cattle rustler and armed robber recognized as Abashe Gizo in Lafia native authorities space of the state.

Gizo who has been on the police’s wished listing was nabbed whereas finishing up a transaction at Shinge Market by operatives of the State Prison Investigation Division (SCID) following a reputable and actionable intelligence on Saturday.

Spokesman of the Police Command, SP Ramhan Nansel who disclosed this in an announcement mentioned, “The suspect has been on the Command’s wished listing for an prolonged interval resulting from a number of offences together with kidnapping and cattle rustling.

“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crimes and led officers to his hideout at Ruwan Baka village, Doma LGA, the place one AK-49 rifle (Breach No. 453144) and {a magazine} have been recovered in his possession.”

The event got here a couple of days after the arrest of Fatima Salisu, who was intercepted whereas transporting a cache of ammunition meant for felony components from Doma to Katsina State.

In the meantime, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed has reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering dedication to routing out crime and making certain the security and safety of all residents throughout Nasarawa State.

The Command urged the general public to stay vigilant and report suspicious actions because it labored tirelessly to make the communities safer.



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