Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nasarawa State Command, has arrested two suspects for illegal possession of firearms.
The move is part of the NSCDC ongoing efforts to combat
crime and ensure public safety across the state.
Arewa PUNCH reports that the State Commandant, Brah Samson
Umoru, while speaking to journalists through the Public Relations Officer of
the command, SC Jerry Victor on Wednesday in Lafia, the state capital,
disclosed that the suspects, Sumaka Nomsoor, a 55-year-old male from
Angwatashi, and Adam Paul, a 34-year-old male from Angwan Ganga Duduguru, both
from Obi Local Government Area of the state, were apprehended at different
locations on March 23rd, 2026.
The Commandant said, “The arrests were made following
intelligence-driven operations by operatives of the Corps.
“I, therefore, want to use this opportunity to reaffirm the
command’s commitment to curbing the proliferation of illegal firearms and other
criminal activities within the state.”
He further emphasised that the command, under his
leadership, will not relent in its efforts to rid the state of criminal
elements and ensure the protection of lives and property.
Commandant Umoru further urged members of the public to
remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and
useful information.
He stressed that reporting suspicious movements and
activities is crucial to maintaining peace and security, adding that, “if you
see something, it is not enough to say something, but do something.”
According to the NSCDC boss, “The suspects are currently in
custody, and investigations are ongoing.
They will be charged to a competent court of jurisdiction
for prosecution upon conclusion of the investigation.
“The command reiterates its commitment to protecting lives
and property. We are also calling for continued cooperation from the public in
the fight against crime and criminality in the state,” he added.
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