The Nasarawa State Police Command has foiled an alleged plan to kidnap a man in Obi Local Government Area of the state. According to the police spokesperson, Ramhan Nansel, the plot was uncovered through credible intelligence, leading to the arrest of four suspects: Yahaya Musa, Likita Adamu, Riga Abdullahi, and Saidu Alhaji Gari, all from Adudu district. The suspects allegedly planned to abduct Ibrahim Abdullahi, popularly known as Alhaji Na’iye.
The police said two of the suspects were arrested on 19 September, while the remaining two were arrested on 22 and 23 September. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime and revealed their plan to kill the victim after collecting the ransom. The suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lafia, for further investigation and prosecution.
In a separate incident, the police arrested two suspects over the suspected cult-related killing of a 26-year-old man in Lafia, the state capital. The incident occurred at about 6 a.m. on Thursday after the divisional police officer of Ombi 1 Division received a distress call about a young man lying in a pool of blood behind the Eji-World area. Police operatives who visited the scene found the victim, identified as Venus, an indigene of Benue State.
Preliminary investigation showed that the assailants had allegedly gone to look for the deceased’s friend, Joseph Oluyemi of Maisoti Street, Lafia. Mr Oluyemi told the police that he had earlier received threats from suspected cult members. The police said the two suspects, Friday Joshua and ThankGod Vincent, had been arrested in connection with the killing.
Efforts are ongoing to arrest other suspects who remain at large, according to Mr Nansel. The body has been deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Shetima Jauro Muhammad, directed the police to conduct thorough investigations into both cases and ensure that all persons found culpable are prosecuted.
The Commissioner also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and activities to the police. The police command is working to ensure that the suspects are brought to justice and that the state remains safe for residents.
The police have assured residents that they will continue to work tirelessly to prevent and investigate crimes in the state. The command has urged anyone with information about the suspects or any other criminal activities to come forward and assist the police in their investigations.
Key points
- The Nasarawa State Police Command foiled a kidnap plot and arrested four suspects in Obi Local Government Area of the state.
- Two suspects were arrested over the suspected cult-related killing of a 26-year-old man in Lafia, the state capital.
- The police have urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements and activities to prevent crimes.
