Police operatives in Nasarawa State have recorded a significant operational success following the neutralisation of an armed theft suspect and the restoration of a firearm alongside the Lafia–Obi highway.
The operation, in keeping with a press release by Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command (PPRO), made obtainable to journalists on Saturday in Jos, mentioned the operation was carried out in compliance with the directive of Shetima Jauro Mohammed, the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command to accentuate relentless raids on legal hideouts and guarantee a hitch-free yuletide throughout the state.
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“The incident occurred on December 26, 2025, at about 7:45 p.m., when operatives hooked up to Jenkwe Division, whereas on intensive patrol, encountered a five-man armed theft syndicate that had blocked the freeway in an try to rob motorists.
“Upon sighting the police patrol group, the suspects reportedly engaged the operatives in a gun duel, resulting in a short change of fireside between each events.
“In the course of the change of fireside, one of many suspects was killed, resulting in the restoration of a domestically fabricated pistol and one stay ammunition, whereas different members of the gang escaped into the bush with suspected gunshot wounds,” the Police PPRO acknowledged.
The police additional disclosed that the physique of the neutralised suspect was recovered and deposited on the Federal College of Lafia Educating Hospital, whereas efforts are ongoing to trace and arrest the fleeing suspects.
