Saturday, April 6, 2024 -The Nasarawa State Police Command says its operatives have neutralized a suspected armed robber, one Ifeanyichukwu Ilegalu, in the Mararaba area of Karu Local Government during a robbery operation.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP
Ramhan Nansel, said in a statement on Saturday, April 6, that one Edache
Joseph, who was among the robbery gang, was also arrested.
The PPRO explained that the arrest followed
a recent move by the state Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada, to
rejig the community policing template of the Maraba area where several
incidences of robbery cases were recently recorded.
He said that the command received
information on April 5 that a gang of 8 armed robbers were attacking some
residents of Aso pada, Mararaba area.
According to the statement, upon receipt of
the information, police operatives in collaboration with vigilantes and some
brave members of the community went after the hoodlums, leading to the killing
of one suspect and the arrest of another.
“The suspect has made a useful statement,
and he is assisting the Police in the inve“The Commissioner of Police has commended the
efforts of the police operatives, vigilante group, and members of the community
for their display of bravery and assured them of his continuous support. He
tasked other members of the public to cooperate with the police in order to rid
the state of criminals”, the statement added.
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