By Jemilu Hassan
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In a significant crackdown on crime, the Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested 17 suspects linked to armed robbery, kidnapping, murder, and rape. Commissioner of Police Umar Shehu Nadada announced the arrests during a press briefing, highlighting the command’s proactive measures to combat crime during the festive season.
As part of these measures, the police have banned the sale and unauthorized use of fireworks, citing the need to prevent fire outbreaks, injuries, public disturbances, and other criminal activities associated with these items. Nadada emphasized that this ban is in line with the provisions of the law.
The arrests were made during raids in Lafia, Mararaba, and Awe, where police operatives targeted criminal hideouts. In Mararaba’s A Division, officers apprehended three suspects at a residential building on Yelwa Road, recovering a locally fabricated rifle and knives. Two additional suspects were arrested in Agwatashi, Obi Local Government Area, for conspiring to murder a woman to cover up a ₦40,000 debt owed to her.
Nadada commended the public for providing useful information to help combat criminality, stressing the importance of community support in the fight against crime. He also warned criminals to steer clear of the state, reiterating the command’s resolve to crack down on criminal elements.
The arrests underscore the police’s commitment to maintaining security and ensuring a peaceful festive season across Nasarawa State.
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