Sule lauds DSS for arresting three suspected kidnappers
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- Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule commended security agencies for arresting three suspected kidnappers and rescuing a victim.
- The operation involved apprehending suspects at a criminal hideout and a hotel, with cash and mobile phones recovered.
- Governor Sule urged security agencies to maintain their efforts and assured them of continued government support, while also appealing to citizens for vigilance.
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies for their vigilance in combating crime, following the recent rescue of a kidnapped victim and the arrest of three suspects.
Governor Sule described the arrests as a demonstration of the effectiveness and dedication of the security agencies, urging them to sustain the momentum and remain resolute in the fight against criminal elements.
The DSS apprehended one suspect at a hideout in Atabula, Duduguru, and tracked down two others at a hotel in Lafia. Security operatives also destroyed the criminals' makeshift camp and recovered cash, including five mobile phones. Governor Sule described these arrests as a testament to the effectiveness and dedication of the security forces.
He urged the agencies to sustain their momentum in the fight against criminal elements and assured them of his administration's unwavering support. The governor also appealed to citizens to remain vigilant and consistently provide timely, credible information to security agencies, emphasizing that collective vigilance is crucial for maintaining peace and security in the state.
He assured the security agencies in the state of the continued support of his administration in discharge of their responsibilities.
In a separate incident, the Nasarawa State Police Command foiled a kidnapping operation and rescued four victims. Responding to a distress call, police operatives engaged armed hoodlums in a gun duel, forcing them to flee and abandon their victims. The rescued victims were unharmed, and stolen provisions were recovered.
The governor appealed to citizens to remain vigilant and provide timely, credible and useful information to the security agencies at all times.
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