SP Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the state stated this in a statement to newsmen on Friday in Lafia.

The PPRO explained that on Sunday, March 29, at about 5:45 a.m. a report of the abduction was received from one Aisha Basa, a 19-year-old resident of Ungwan Bako, Orange market, Mararaba in Karu local government area.

The mother stated that her husband, Abubakar Isah, a commercial tricycle (Keke Napep) rider, had travelled to Lagos for business about five months earlier.

“She reported that on Saturday, March 28 at about 11:50 p.m. while she was asleep with her three-day-old baby in her house located at the outskirts of Unguwan Bawa, Orange Market, two unidentified men broke into the house, threatened her and abducted the baby to an unknown destination.

“Upon receipt of the report, Shettima Jauro-Mohammed, Commissioner of Police directed detectives of Mararaba ‘A’ Division to immediately visit the scene, and ordered a full-scale investigation into the incident.

“Acting on credible intelligence, police operatives on April 3rd, 2026 at about 4:00am arrested two suspects,” he added.

The police spokesperson further gave the details of the suspects as Furera Abdulrahman, 35 years, of Rugan Juli, and Sadiya Abdullahi, 39 years, of Unguwan Bako, Orange Market.

Nansel noted that the abducted baby boy was found in the possession of the suspects and was successfully rescued.

The police spokesperson further explained that during interrogation the suspects confessed to the crime and implicated an accomplice who is currently at large.

“The rescued baby was immediately taken to the Medical Centre, Mararaba, where he was examined by a medical doctor, certified to be in good health.

“The child has since been reunited with his parents after being discharged from the hospital,” Nansel added.

He further said that the case was under investigation and would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Lafia, for further discreet investigation upon completion of preliminary inquiries.

The PPRO therefore reassured members of the public of the command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property.

He urged citizens to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station for necessary action.

Source: NAN

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The command’s spokesperson, Rahman Nansel, a Superintendent of Police, SP, confirmed the incident on Tuesday in Lafia.

According to Nansel, Police team from B Division on patrol at about 2 a.m. on Tuesday around Shinge Road, Lafia, discovered that a Peugeot pick-up van belonging to the Permanent Secretary was left unattended with all doors open in a suspicious manner.

“Upon closer examination, officers observed that the gate to the victim’s residence was also open, prompting immediate security concerns.

“A swift search of the premises confirmed that he was missing, along with his GMC vehicle, bearing registration number KUJ 88 PA, raising strong suspicion of an abduction,” he said.

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Nansel said that in response to the development, Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, Commissioner of Police, CP, promptly activated a coordinated tactical operation by alerting all relevant police divisions across the state.

He said that the units in Akwanga, Andaha, Garaku, and Kadarko were put on alert to deploy surveillance along strategic routes to track and intercept the fleeing suspects.

Nansel said that the CP had ordered an intensive statewide manhunt and  reaffirmed the command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the victim’s safe rescue and the immediate apprehension of those behind the act.

The spokesperson, therefore, urged members of the public to assist the police with useful information through the command’s emergency lines on 08036157659, 08037461715, and 07032532391.

Source: NAN

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SP Ramhan Nansel, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, stated this in a statement on Monday in Lafia.

The PPRO said that the group had snatched a black Toyota Venza with registration number KWL 668 GN (Abuja) at gunpoint from Enugu State.

He explained that on Sunday, June 1, at about 6:00 p.m., acting on credible intelligence, police operatives attached to the Doma Division arrested the four suspects on Doma-Lafia Road.

Nansel listed the suspects as Ibrahim Dahiru and Abdulrazaq Muhammed from Angwan Rogo, Jos, Plateau State, Muhammad Sani from Potiskum, Yobe State and Mustapha Isah from Misau, Bauchi State.

According to the PPRO, the suspects conspired and carried out an armed carjacking in Enugu State and forcefully snatched the vehicle.

He said that the prompt arrest of the suspects was due to intelligence gathering and inter-state collaboration.

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Nansel said that Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, described the operation as a breakthrough in the fight against organised vehicle theft.

He said the command remained resolute in ensuring that criminal activities were swiftly tackled and perpetrators brought to justice.

He further commended the gallant efforts of the operatives involved in the operation and reassured members of the public of their unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property in the state.

The police spokesperson said that the suspects were under investigation to unravel the full scope of their criminal network and recover any additional stolen properties.

Source: NAN

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The club was humbled by the visiting El-Kanemi Warriors FC 4-3 at the Lafia Township Stadium.

Nasarawa Utd, who just returned to the league from relegation, have two points in three matches.

The team drew their first two matches against Shooting Stars FC of Ibadan in Lafia and Niger Tornadoes FC in an away match.

In a post-match interview, the team’s Technical Adviser, Kabir Dogo, said that the team could win anywhere in a football game.

Dogo pointed out that they knew their players better now and promised to re-strategise for the games ahead.

On his part, Coach Aliyu Zuberu of El-Kanemi Warriors said he was greatly excited with the three away points.

Zuberu also said that the team would take every match seriously to enable them to win the league at the end of the season.

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Meanwhile, visiting Rivers United FC also defeated Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi 1-0.

The match was played at the Lafia Township Stadium, the adopted home ground for the Makurdi side.

Source: NAN

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The suspects were immediately charged to court and remanded at the Lafia Custodial  Centre.

They were charged before the Chief Magistrates’ Court 3 Lafia for the offence.

When the matter was mentioned for hearing by the prosecuting counsel, Danjuma Allu, the Chief Magistrate, Mohammed Abdullahi Lanze, reserved ruling on their bail application to Monday.

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Earlier, Illiya Ashokpa, Defence  Counsel, applied  that the court should grant them bail but his application was turned down.

The protesters comprised five males and 33 females.

DSP Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the state confirmed the arrest and prosecution by the command.

The Supreme Court had on Friday, affirmed the victory of Governor Sule of the  All Progressives Congress, APC, as  governor of the state.

Source: NAN

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The Commissioner of Police in the state, Umar Nadada, made this known in Wednesday while briefing journalists in Lafia.

Nadada explained that one Suleiman Abdullahi of Lafia reported the matter to the police on Tuesday.

According to him, the case was reported at A-Division Police Station Lafia.

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The police boss said the man reported that his wife gave birth at DASH through Cesarean Section at the hospital and the baby was stolen.

He added that the father of the stolen baby claimed that the baby was stolen by a strange woman who was introduced to his wife by a relative who is looking after his wife at the hospital.

He added that from preliminary investigations, the baby was stolen by the unknown women that the caregiver entrusted to look after the mother and the child.

The Commissioner of Police said that many other people from the hospital were invited for questioning in order to unravel the perpetrators of the crime.

Nadada added that the management of the hospital was assisting the police in the investigation of the case.

The baby who was delivered at about 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday was stolen at about 6:00 a.m., three hours after the woman put to bed.

Source: NAN

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Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House, made this known during an emergency sitting of the House on Thursday in Lafia.

Abdullahi commiserated with the state and Lafia local governments over the unfortunate incident.

He also commiserated with the bereaved families over the death of their loved ones.

“It is very very sad that we lost 12 people, comprising men and women, in boat mishap in Arikiya, Lafia LGA.

“Nineteen people were on board, 12 died and seven rescued. Lafia LGA and our dear state have been thrown into mourning over this sad incident,” he said.

The House, which described the incident as unfortunate, however urged the family, the people of Lafia local government area and the state government to bear the irreparable loss.

“On behalf of myself, Honourable members and the staff, we condole the bereaved families, Lafia LGA and the state government over their death.

“We pray for the repose of their souls,” the Speaker said.

He prayed God to forgive the victims their shortcomings and grant them eternal rest.

The lawmakers later observed a minute silence in honour of the departed souls.

Source: NAN

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The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, stated this while parading the suspects on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Baba Maiyaki, on Thursday in Lafia.

Nansel said that the suspects were arrested during various operations across the state between February 10 and April 19, based on intelligence.

He said that five victims were rescued unhurt from the various operations, with four arms and eight rounds of live ammunition recovered from the suspects.

Nansel said investigation revealed that some of the suspects were responsible for the series of kidnapping on Nasarawa Eggon-Akwanga road, parts of Lafia and environs as well as in the southern axis of the state.

He also said that some of the suspects had confessed to being members of a kidnapping syndicate operating in Bali, Taraba, who had to relocate to Awe in Nasarawa State after security operatives had neutralised their colleagues.

The police spokesman said that the command had also arrested five suspects for alleged armed robbery and two others for alleged cattle rustling.

He said that all the suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.

Nansel assured the public that the command, under CP Maiyaki, would sustain the collaboration with other security agencies in order to rid the state of criminal elements.

On preparation for Eid-el Fitr celebrations, Nansel said that the command had deployed personnel to various praying grounds and recreational centres to forestall any breach of peace.

He assured residents of the state of adequate protection throughout the period, urging them to be law-abiding and report any suspicious movement to security agencies for prompt response.

Source: NAN

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This is contained in a statement signed by DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, on Sunday in Lafia.

Nansel said that Buhari was arrested with his friend Zubairu Ali for allegedly snatching a motorcycle in Nasarawa local government area of the state.

“On April 6, at about 10:00 p.m., police operatives attached to Nassarawa Division arrested the fugitive and one other for motorcycle theft.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are responsible for most motorcycle snatching and theft in Nasarawa LGA and its environs.

“Upon interrogation, Salisu Buhari confessed to have escaped from Kuje Correctional Centre when the facility was attacked last year.

“The escapee said he linked up with his crony after escaping from the facility and went into criminal venture,” the spokesperson for the police added.

He said that the state’s Commissioner of Police, Maiyaki Muhammed-Baba, had ordered the transfer of the case to state Criminal Investigation Department, Lafia, for exhaustive investigation.

The state command had on July 9, 2022 recaptured one of the escaped inmates, Hassan Hassan.

Source: NAN

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The president made the declaration during a courtesy visit to the palace of Emir of Lafia, retired Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad 1.

The president is on a two-day visit to Nasarawa State.

Giving the assurance that he had no intention of staying beyond the constitutionally stipulated time in office, Buhari said he looked forward to a time when he would be referred to as former president.

His words:  ”I have seen former governors here and I am looking forward to also becoming a former president.”

He warned that leaders who took the oath of office, swearing with the Holy Book, must be careful not to abuse the trust of leadership placed on them by the people and God.

”The traditional ruler is on a terminal appointment. Constitutionally, we (elected public office holders) are not. I cannot go beyond two terms and I have sworn by the Holy Quran that I will uphold the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

”Politics apart, whenever we are made to swear by the Holy Quran, we have to be very careful. We must make sure that we do not abuse the trust God has given us as leaders,” he said.

President Buhari thanked the people of Nasarawa State for a rousing welcome, expressing delight that the North-Central State was wearing a new look since his last visit in 2019.

He congratulated the immediate past governor and Senator representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District,   Umaru Tanko Al-Makura and the incumbent, Governor Abdullahi Sule, for the laudable initiatives and accomplishments in the state.

Welcoming the president to the over 200-year old palace, the Emir of Lafia thanked him for ending the problem of insufficient power to Nasarawa State with the provision of 330kVA sub-station.

The Emir, who is also the Chairman, Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, told the president that the provision of the electricity plant ”has taken out 80 per cent of our problem.”

”Our people have never had it so good. Our people are back to their normal life as entrepreneurs, ” he said, adding that the federal government projects that were ”standing as ghosts” in the state in the past have now become a reality.

The retired jurist listed the newly inaugurated CBN Building in Lafia, the federal secretariat, UBEC Smart School and completed Ecological projects, just to mention but a few.

On arrival in the capital for his two-day state visit to Nasarawa, President Buhari inaugurated the Lafia Airport, Vocational and Skills Acquisition Centre, Modern Bus Terminal and the Shinge-Barkini Abdullahi-Kilema road, executed by the state government.

He also inaugurated CBN Lafia branch building and a 330kva Akurba Transmission Substation executed by the Federal Government through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, NDPHC, to boost power supply in the state and its environs.

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