Police Arrests Cultist Recovered Firearm in Lafia
Lafia (Core Reporters) Nasarawa State Police Command in the early hours of Tuesday, July 8, 2025 arrested a suspected cultist Hassan Isah Sidi and recovered a firearm in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital.
A statement by the state command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel said, “The Nasarawa State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of the arrest of a suspected cultist and the recovery of a firearm in Lafia, the state capital.
“On July 8, 2025, at about 0010hrs, while on routine patrol behind the A.A Rano Gas Plant in Lafia, operatives from Ombi 1 Division intercepted three young men dressed in red clothing — a common symbol associated with cult activities.
“Upon sighting the police patrol team, the suspects took to their heels. The officers gave chase and successfully apprehended one of the suspects, Hassan Isah Sidi ‘m’ 38 yrs of Millionaires Quarters, Lafia.
“A thorough search of the suspect led to the recovery of one English-made pistol and criminal charms believed to be used for unlawful activities. Efforts are currently ongoing to track down and arrest the two fleeing suspects.
“The Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, commended the patrol team for their vigilance and swift response, and he reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to rid the state of cultism and related crimes.
“The public is urged to remain law-abiding, security-conscious, and to promptly report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station,” the statement said.
