Police arrest 18 suspected kidnappers, 11 others in Nasarawa

<p>The Police Command in Nasarawa has arrested 18 suspected kidnappers at different locations of the state.</p>, <p>DSP Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer, made the disclosure while parading the suspects in Lafia on Friday.</p>, <p>He said that two of the suspects were arrested while trying to purchase more ammunition and guns.</p>, <p>According to him, most of the suspects have already confessed to committing the crimes and are helping the police in investigation.</p>, <p>He also said that investigation had led to the discovery of their hideout in Wassa village, Sanga Local Government Area, Kaduna State where arms were recovered.</p>, <p>The spokesperson added that following intelligence, the police had also arrested suspected kidnappers, operating along Nassarawa-Eggon, Akwanga and Kokona LGAs of the state.</p>, <p>He further said that seven suspects were paraded for alleged rape and four others for suspected cultism.</p>, <p>”The following exhibits were recovered from the suspects; four guns, 11 ammunition and one vehicle,” he said.</p>, <p>The spokesperson attributed the success recorded by the command to the support by members of the public, traditional rulers, other security agencies and the media.</p>, <p>He, however, said investigation was ongoing and on conclusion, the suspects would be charged to court for prosecution.</p>, <p>He appealed to members of the public to continue to avail them with credible information that would help to reduce crime to its barest minimum in the state. (NAN).</p>