Nasarawa Police Arrest Six for Kidnapping and Cult Crimes
The Nasarawa State Police Command announced the arrest of six suspects in connection with serious criminal activities. Four suspects (Yahaya Musa, Likita Adamu, Riga Abdullahi, and Saidu Alhaji Gari) were apprehended for allegedly planning to kidnap Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, also known as Alhaji Na’iye, with intentions to kill him after collecting ransom.
The arrests occurred following credible intelligence received by the State Intelligence Department, leading to discreet investigations. Two suspects were arrested on September 19, 2026, another on September 22, 2026, and the last on September 23, 2026.
During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the planned abduction. Additionally, two other suspects were arrested in connection with a cult-related killing in Lafia.
The suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Lafia for further investigation and prosecution.
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