By Francis Nansak, Lafia
The Nasarawa State Police has reported a well planned strata of kidnapping that was however repel by prompt action by security forces.
This was contained in a press release signed and made available to newsmen by the Nasarawa State Police Command Public Relations Officer DSP Ramhan Namsel in lafia on Thursday.
According to the police report it reveals that on 03/4/2024 at about 2100hrs a distress call was received that some hoodlums have blocked Nasarawa – Keffi highway around Kemu village in order to Kidnap unsuspecting road users.
And that the police in reacting to the unpleasant development, police operatives, in collaboration with the military, Swiftly raced to the scene and that the suspected kidnappers on sighting the operatives, the criminals opened fire, and a gun duel ensued.
Stating that “One of the hoodlums was fatally wounded where one Ak 47 riffle loaded with eleven (11) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered; forcing the hoodlums to abandon their mission and Scamper for Safety due to the Superior fire power of the Joint security forces.
“Findings revealed that the Kidnappers had stopped two Sport utility Vehicles in order to Kidnap the occupants, but the Swift intervention of the Joint Security forces Saved the situation.
“The wounded kidnapper was rushed to General Hospital, Nasarawa, where he died while receiving treatment” the police release revealed.
The Commissioner of police, CP Umar shehu Nadada psc, mni has however assured members of the public that the police command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all road users/residents of the state and this achievement marks a significant step towards attaining that goal.