A vigilance group, Nasarawa Eggon Unit, arrested six suspected kidnappers in their hideout on Monday. The group stormed the hideout at Tudun Waya, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, and rescued seven abducted victims during the raid. The suspects are believed to be responsible for the recent spate of kidnapping‑for‑ransom along the Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Lafia road.
After their arrest, the six suspects were taken to the state Police Headquarters in Lafia for further investigation and prosecution. The feat achieved by the vigilantes attracted cheers from local residents, who gathered to watch as the suspects were conveyed to Lafia.
One resident, Bawa Ibrahim, expressed gratitude to the VGN operatives for their efforts in ensuring peace in the area. He said, “We are happy with the development today because, for some time now, we have not been sleeping with our two eyes closed. I believe that with the arrest of the six suspected bandits, we will start enjoying peace in the area.”
When asked for the Nasarawa State Police Command’s reaction, Police Public Relations Officer DSP Ramhan Nansel replied, “I can’t confirm their arrest at this moment because the command is yet to be notified.”
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