…… One Suspect Arrested, Firearms and Military Uniforms Recovered
The Nasarawa State Police Command has thwarted a kidnapping and armed robbery attempt along the Keffi–Akwanga highway, arresting one suspect and recovering firearms, ammunition, and military uniforms.
According to a press release on Wednesday, 1st October 2025, signed by the Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the operation followed a distress call received on September 30, 2025, at about 12:25 p.m., reporting that armed criminals had blocked the Federal Highway before Angwan Mayo.
Responding swiftly, Commissioner of Police CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed deployed operatives from the Garaku Division who engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun battle. Overpowered by superior firepower, the criminals fled into the forest, with some believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds.
At about 4:30 a.m. the same day, police sustained the offensive through a counter-ambush, leading to the arrest of one suspect identified as Aondoaver Thiom of Ise Kiragbe, Kadarko, Nasarawa State.
Recovered exhibits include:
* Two fabricated revolver guns with ammunition (4 live 7.62mm rounds, 3 live cartridges, 2 expended cartridges)
* One complete desert camouflage uniform with trousers
* Additional camouflage clothing items
* Cash sum of ₦25,050
* Mobile phones, bags, and personal items
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to belonging to a syndicate operating from Yelwata town in Guma LGA of Benue State and Kadarko town in Keana LGA of Nasarawa State. The group has allegedly been terrorising motorists on the highway for over two months. He also provided useful leads to other gang members currently on the run.
The Commissioner of Police has directed the Divisional Police Officer and the Anti-Kidnapping Unit in Lafia to intensify efforts towards arresting the fleeing suspects and restoring lasting peace along the highway.
The Command assured residents of its determination to rid the state of criminal elements and urged the public to remain vigilant and provide timely information to the police.
