Nasarawa: Police arrest three for alleged kidnapping

By Adeyanju Esther

In a significant breakthrough, the Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended three individuals suspected of involvement in a kidnapping scheme within the Karu Local Government Area.

The arrest is as a result of diligent efforts of officers from the Mararaba ‘A’ Division of the Nigeria Police, as confirmed by DSP Ramhan Nansel, the command’s spokesperson, in a statement released on April 23.

The detained suspects, namely Babangida Abdullahi (29), Mohammed Abubakar (27), and Yakubu Sani (30), were taken into custody following allegations of their participation in a kidnapping plot.

According to reports, the trio allegedly collaborated and engaged in communication with Ibrahim Idris, an uncle of one of the suspects, they threatened to abduct him unless a ransom of N2 million was paid.

Succumbing to the pressure and fearing for his safety, the victim complied with the demands, delivering the specified sum to the designated location. Subsequently, the suspects retrieved the ransom and divided it amongst themselves.

Further investigations revealed that all three suspects have confessed to their roles in the criminal activity. Authorities are now intensifying efforts to apprehend another member of the syndicate who narrowly escaped arrest.

This successful operation underscores the Nasarawa State Police Command’s unwavering commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety and security of residents. It serves as a stern warning to criminal elements involved in kidnapping activities that law enforcement agencies will relentlessly pursue and bring them to justice.