NIGERIA POLICE FORCE ARRESTS EIGHT SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, RECOVERS ARMS IN NASARAWA

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained efforts against kidnapping and violent crimes with the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers following a coordinated security operation in Rukubi Community, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The operation followed a distress report received in the early hours of 7th May 2026 regarding an attack carried out by armed hoodlums who invaded the community on the night of 6th May 2026, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents. During the attack, the assailants reportedly stormed the residences of two residents and abducted two victims to an unknown destination. Upon receipt of the report, police operatives of the Nasarawa State Command, in collaboration with other security agencies and local community youths, swiftly mobilized to the area and launched coordinated operations which led to the arrest of eight suspects linked to the incident. The suspects include: Adamu Alfa, Muhammed Alfa, Shuaibu Alfa, Usman Alfa, Ali Alfa, Isa Alfa, Adamu Alfa, and Ja’afaru Alfa, all from Rugan Alhaji Alfa, Rukubi Village. During the operation, security operatives recovered two AK-47 rifles, four Bajaj motorcycles, and two expended 7.62mm ammunition shells connected to the attack. The Force further confirmed that one of the suspects sustained fatal injuries during the encounter and was later confirmed dead while receiving medical treatment. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, commended the gallantry and professionalism displayed by the operatives involved in the operation, describing the success as a strong demonstration of the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing and inter-agency collaboration in combating violent crimes, while also appreciating the invaluable support of sister security agencies , local vigilante groups, community youths, and residents whose cooperation significantly contributed to the successful outcome of the operation.