Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper in Nasarawa

On March 20, 2026, at 5 PM, the Nasarawa Police Command, led by spokesman Ramhan Nansel, successfully apprehended a suspected kidnapper named Sale Hassan, a 32-year-old male from Ruga Hassan Adudu community in the Akwanga Local Government Area. The arrest followed credible intelligence received by the police regarding the suspect's involvement in kidnapping activities and possession of a firearm.

A police team was promptly mobilized to the scene, where they executed a swift operation leading to Hassan's arrest. During the operation, law enforcement recovered an AK-47 rifle along with four rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition.

Commissioner of Police Shetima Jauro reaffirmed the command's commitment to safeguarding lives and property in the area and urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to assist in security operations.