As part of the ongoing effort to combat crime in the state, on Monday, July 15, 2024, police officers assigned to the Masaka Division’s intelligence-led patrol spotted three individuals riding a motorcycle near 3030 Junction in Masaka. These individuals are highly likely armed robbers, and when the police attempted to apprehend them, two of the suspects abandoned the pursuit and fled, while the other managed to flee with the motorcycle.
According to a press release signed by the Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, said one Aliyu Danladi of Mararaba was arrested while others escaped.
A search was conducted on him where two locally fabricated pistols, three cartridges, three cutlasses, and criminal charms were recovered from him as exhibits.
The suspect has made useful statements and assisted in the investigation.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Lafia for further Investigation and tasked the officers not to relent in the fight against criminals in the State.
