Eight suspected kidnappers have been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force following a joint security operation launched after an attack on Rukubi Community in Nasarawa State.
According to Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, the operation was initiated after a distress report received in the early hours of May 7, 2026, concerning an attack carried out by armed hoodlums who invaded the community on the night of May 6, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
Placid stated that the assailants stormed the houses of two residents during the attack and abducted two victims to an unknown destination.
He added that upon receipt of the report, operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies and local community youths, mobilised to the area and launched coordinated operations which led to the arrest of eight suspects linked to the incident.
”The suspects were identified as Adamu Alfa, Muhammed Alfa, Shuaibu Alfa, Usman Alfa, Ali Alfa, Isa Alfa, Adamu Alfa, and Ja’afaru Alfa, all 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 have been used during the attack.” Placid said.
The Force further disclosed that one of the suspects sustained fatal injuries during the operation and was later confirmed dead while receiving medical treatment.
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, commended the gallantry and professionalism displayed by the operatives involved in the operation, describing the success as a strong demonstration of the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing and inter-agency collaboration in tackling violent crimes.
The IGP also appreciated the support of sister security agencies, local vigilante groups, community youths, and residents whose cooperation contributed significantly to the success of the operation.
NPF Arrests Eight Suspected Kidnappers, Recovers AK-47 Rifles in Nasarawa
