Kidnappers flee as police rescue four victims in Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Police Command successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued four victims during a swift tactical operation. Operatives attached to the Andaha Division in the Akwanga Local Government Area responded to a distress call reporting kidnappers active near Megona Filling Station on the Akwanga-Jos Road.

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On sighting the police, the armed hoodlums opened fire on the operatives, leading to a gun duel. However, the police responded with superior tactical firepower, forcing the criminals to abandon their victims and flee into the surrounding bush with varying degrees of injury.

Upon arrival, police operatives were met with gunfire from the armed hoodlums. A gun duel ensued, during which the police employed superior tactical firepower. This forced the criminals to abandon their captives and flee into the surrounding bush, sustaining injuries in the process.

The four kidnapped victims were rescued unharmed. Additionally, provisions believed to have been stolen from a nearby store were recovered and taken into police custody. The Commissioner of Police, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, praised the gallantry and rapid response of the operatives, highlighting the rescue as proof of the command's dedication to protecting lives and property.

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The Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, PSC, mnips, has commended the gallantry and swift response of the operatives, describing the rescue as a testament to the command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property.

An intensive manhunt has been ordered for the fleeing suspects, with all available operational and intelligence assets being deployed to ensure their swift arrest and prosecution. The ongoing operation involves collaboration with the military, local vigilante groups, and hunters, with sustained bush-combing efforts underway.

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The commissioner has ordered an intensive manhunt for the fleeing suspects and directed that all available operational and intelligence assets be deployed to ensure their immediate arrest and prosecution.