Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue four victims in Nasarawa

Police in Nasarawa State have successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt, rescuing four individuals during a tactical operation in the Akwanga Local Government Area. The operation was carried out by operatives attached to the Andaha Division.

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On sighting the police, the armed hoodlums opened fire on the operatives, leading to a gun duel.

The incident took place on July 21, 2026, around 9:40 p.m., following a distress call reporting suspected kidnappers active near the Megona Filling Station on the Akwanga-Jos Road. Upon receiving the alert, the Divisional Police Officer quickly mobilized a team to the scene.

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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 injuries.

When confronted by the police, the armed assailants opened fire, initiating a gun duel. However, the police responded with superior firepower, compelling the criminals to abandon their victims and flee into the surrounding bush, reportedly with injuries. The four kidnapped victims were rescued unharmed.

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The four kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt, while several provisions believed to have been stolen from a nearby provision store were recovered and taken into police custody.

In addition to the rescue, police recovered several provisions believed to have been stolen from a nearby store. The Commissioner of Police for Nasarawa State Command commended the operatives for their gallantry and swift response, emphasizing the command's commitment to protecting lives and property. An intensive manhunt has been ordered for the fleeing suspects, with all available operational and intelligence assets deployed to ensure their capture and prosecution.

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The Commissioner of Police... 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.