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Nasarawa Governor Commends DSS for Arresting Three Suspected Kidnappers
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Nigeria /Crime & Justice

Nasarawa Governor Commends DSS for Arresting Three Suspected Kidnappers

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State praised security agencies for arresting three suspects involved in a kidnapping.
  • The suspects were apprehended at a hideout and a hotel, with their makeshift camp destroyed and cash recovered.
  • The governor urged continued vigilance from both security forces and citizens to maintain peace in the state.

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule lauded the state's security agencies for their effectiveness in combating crime, particularly commending the Department of State Services (DSS) for arresting three suspects linked to a recent kidnapping. The operation resulted in the rescue of a victim and the dismantling of a criminal hideout.

One suspect was apprehended at the criminalโ€™s hideout at Atabula in Duduguru, a community in Jenkwe Development Area while two others were tracked down at a hotel in Lafia.

โ€” Ibrahim AddraStatement from the governor's chief press secretary detailing the arrests.

The DSS apprehended one suspect at a hideout in Atabula, Duduguru, within the Jenkwe Development Area. Two other suspects were later tracked down and arrested at a hotel in Lafia. During the operation, security operatives also destroyed the criminals' makeshift camp and recovered cash along with several mobile phones.

This is a demonstration of the effectiveness and dedication of the security agencies.

โ€” Abdullahi SuleGovernor Sule's commendation of the security agencies following the arrests.

Governor Sule described the arrests as a testament to the security agencies' dedication and effectiveness. He encouraged them to maintain their efforts against criminal elements. The governor pledged his administration's continued support for the security forces in their duties. He also appealed to citizens to remain vigilant and provide timely, credible information to the agencies, emphasizing that collective cooperation is vital for ensuring peace and security within the state.

Collective vigilance and cooperation are essential to maintaining peace and security in the state.

โ€” Abdullahi SuleGovernor Sule's appeal to citizens for vigilance and cooperation.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.