The Nasarawa State Police Command has nabbed 18 suspected kidnappers from different locations within the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, made the disclosure during a press briefing in Lafia, the state capital, on Friday.
Nansel revealed that two suspects were apprehended while attempting to acquire additional ammunition and firearms, maintaining that the law enforcement’s proactive approach to curbing criminal activities led to the success of the operation.
Most of the suspects have reportedly confessed to their involvement in the crimes and are actively cooperating with the police.
Ramhan further noted that investigation has led to the discovery of a criminal hideout in Wassa village in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where arms were successfully recovered.
He added that, based on intelligence, the police have arrested suspected kidnappers operating in Nassarawa-Eggon, Akwanga, and Kokona Local Government Areas of Nasarawa state.
The police also paraded four others for suspected involvement in cult activities. Four guns, 11 rounds of ammunition, and a vehicle were among the exhibits recovered from criminal hideouts.
The PPRO attributed this successful operation to the collective support received from members of the public, traditional rulers, other security agencies, and the media.
He, however, said that investigations are ongoing and upon conclusion, the suspects will be charged to court for prosecution.
