Nasarawa State Police Command said one Ifienyichukwu Ilegalu, a suspected armed robber, was neutralized by their operatives during a robbery operation in the Karu Local Government’s Mararaba area.
One Edache Joseph, a member of the robbery group, was also taken into custody, according to a statement released on Saturday by DSP Ramhan Nansel, the police public relations officer.
The PPRO clarified that the arrest came about as a result of a recent decision made by the state’s commissioner of police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada, to alter the Maraba area’s community policing plan in response to many robbery crimes that had been reported recently.
According to him, the command was notified on April 5 that a group of eight armed robbers was targeting certain Aso Pada, Mararaba area homes.
The statement claims that after receiving the information, police officers pursued the criminals with the help of vigilantes and a few courageous community members, which resulted in the death of one suspect and the arrest of another.
The added:
“The suspect has made a useful statement, and he is assisting the Police in the investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police has commended the efforts of the police operatives, vigilante group, and members of the community for their display of bravery and assured them of his continuous support. He tasked other members of the public to cooperate with the police in order to rid the state of criminals.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]
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