Police Neutralise Alleged Armed Robbers In Nasarawa State

On Friday, police in Nasarawa State captured one suspected armed robber and neutralized another in the Aso Pada community of the Karu Local Government Area.

Police spokesman, DSP Ramhan Nansel, stated in Lafia on Saturday that police received a distress call at about 11.45 p.m. on Friday that a gang of eight armed robbers was attacking the community.

“Upon receipt of the information, police, in collaboration with members of vigilance groups and some brave members of the community, went after the hoodlums, neutralised one, and arrested another,’’ he stated.

He added that two stolen phones and other incriminating items were recovered from the gang just as the member arrested was giving useful information that would assist in investigation.

Nansel commended the vigilance groups and members of the community for their bravery and assured them of continuous support.

(NAN)