The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major success in its ongoing crackdown on kidnapping and other violent crimes with the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers during a coordinated security operation in Rukubi Community, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, on Thursday in Abuja.
According to the statement, the operation was launched following a distress call received in the early hours of May 7, 2026, over an attack carried out by armed men who reportedly invaded the community on the night of May 6, shooting sporadically and creating fear among residents.
The attackers were said to have stormed the homes of two residents before abducting two victims to an unknown location.
Acting on the report, operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command, working alongside other security agencies and local youths, immediately moved into the area and carried out coordinated operations which led to the arrest of eight suspects allegedly connected to the attack.
The suspects were identified as Adamu Alfa, Muhammed Alfa, Shuaibu Alfa, Usman Alfa, Ali Alfa, Isa Alfa, Adamu Alfa, and Ja’afaru Alfa, all said to be from Rugan Alhaji Alfa in Rukubi Village.
Security operatives also recovered two AK-47 rifles, four Bajaj motorcycles, and two expended 7.62mm ammunition shells believed to be linked to the incident.
The police further revealed that one of the suspects sustained fatal injuries during the operation and was later confirmed dead while receiving medical attention.
Reacting to the development, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, commended the bravery and professionalism of the operatives involved in the mission. He described the operation as clear evidence of the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing and strong collaboration among security agencies in the fight against violent crimes.
The IGP also appreciated the support provided by sister security agencies, local vigilante groups, community youths, and residents, noting that their cooperation played a key role in the successful outcome of the operation.