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The Nasarawa State Police operatives in collaboration with Vigilante and some brave members of the Aso pada, Mararaba area of Karu Local Government, Nasarawa state have neutralised one Ifienyichukwu Ilegalu and arrested one Edache Joseph, 20yrs where two stolen Phones and other items were recovered from the suspects as exhibits.
In a statement on Saturday, 6th April 2024 signed by the Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, said that worried by a spike in cases of armed robbery in Karu LGA of Nasarawa State where young boys between the ages of 19-25yrs go about in groups attacking residents and dispossessing them of their belongings, the Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada rejigged the community policing template of the area by mobilising members of the public and Vigilante groups in the area to work in synergy with the police.
DSP Ramhan Nansel said that the strategy paid off on Thursday, 5th April 2024 when information was received that a gang of 8 armed robbers were attacking some residents of Aso pada, Mararaba area of Karu Local Government, Nasarawa state.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police has commended the efforts of the police operatives, vigilante groups, and members of the community for their display of bravery and assured them of his continuous support.
He tasked other members of the public to cooperate with the police to ride the state of criminals.
