By John Ogunsemore
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a wanted kidnapper and cattle rustler, Abashe Gizo and recovered an AK-47 rifle in Shinge Market, Lafia area of the state.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Ramhan Nansel disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.
The police spokesman said Gizo, of no fixed address, has been on the command’s wanted list for an extended period due to multiple offences including kidnapping and cattle rustling.
Nansel said operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the command arrested the suspect following an intelligence-led operation.
He said the suspect was apprehended on Saturday following an intensive manhunt.
“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crimes and led officers to his hideout at Ruwan Baka village, Doma LGA, where one AK-49 rifle (Breach No. 453144) and a magazine were recovered in his possession,” the statement reads in part.
This comes after the arrest of Fatima Salisu, who was intercepted while transporting a cache of ammunition from Doma to Katsina State, intended for criminal elements.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, reaffirmed the command’s unwavering commitment to rooting out crime
and ensuring the safety and security of all residents across Nasarawa State.
The command urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities as it continues to work tirelessly to make communities safer in Nasarawa.