Spokesperson of the command, DSP Ramhan
Nansel, who made this known in a statement on Thursday, April 4, 2024, said the
incident occurred around Kemu village, Keffi-Nasarawa highway.
According to the PPRO, an AK47 rifle
loaded with eleven rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition was recovered from the
deceased suspect.
“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,” the statement
reads.
"Reacting to the unpleasant development,
police operatives, in collaboration with the military, swiftly raced to the
scene. On sighting the operatives, the criminals opened fire, and a gun duel
ensued.
"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 firepower 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 statement added that the state
Commissioner of Police, CP Shehu Umar Nadada “assures 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."
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