Nassarawa State Police command has again Neutralised armed robbery suspect and arrested one in Karu Local Government Area, while six others are at large.
This was in respond to CP Umar Shehu Nadada psc, mni earlier rejigged of the community policing template of the area by mobilising members of the public and Vigilante groups in the area to work in synergy with the police.
The action of the Nassarawa State Commissioner of Police Nadada were consequent upon a spike in cases of armed robbery in Karu LGA of Nasarawa State where young boys between the ages of 19-25yrs go about in groups attacking residents and dispossessing them of their belongings.
A statement by the Nassarawa State Command Public Relations Officer DSP Ramhan Nansel, Anipr saidt the strategy paid off on Friday at about 2345hrs when information was received that a gang of 8 armed robbers were attacking some residents of Aso pada, Mararaba area of Karu Local Government, Nasarawa state.
Upon receipt of the information, Police operatives in collaboration with Vigilante and some brave members of the community went after hoodlums thus, neutralised one Ifienyichukwu Ilegalu and arrested one Edache Joseph ‘M’20yrs where two stolen Phones and other items were recovered from the suspects as exhibits. The suspect has made a useful statement, and he is assisting the Police in the investigation.
Core Reporters report that 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 ride the state of criminals.
