Saturday, September 26, 2026 - The Nasarawa State Police Command has foiled a planned
abduction in Obi Local Government Area and arrested four suspects who allegedly
conspired to kidnap and k!ll their target after collecting ransom.
The suspects - Yahaya Musa, Likita Adamu, Riga Abdullahi and
Saidu Alhaji Gari, all of Adudu District - were arrested by operatives of the
State Intelligence Department (SID), Lafia, following credible intelligence.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Ramhan Nansel, said in
a statement on Wednesday, September 23 2026 that the suspects allegedly plotted
to abduct one Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, also known as Alhaji Na'iye.
According to him, the plot was uncovered before it could be
executed.
Two of the suspects were arrested on September 19, while the
remaining two were arrested on September 22 and 23.
Nansel disclosed that during interrogation, the suspects
allegedly confessed to the crime and revealed their plan to k!ll the victim
after ransom payment.
They have been transferred to the State Criminal
Investigation Department (SCID), Lafia, for further investigation and
prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Muhammad,
directed that the case be thoroughly investigated and all culpable persons
brought to justice.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to the police.
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