The Police Command in Nasarawa State said it has arrested 14 suspected kidnappers terrorising parts of the State.
This was disclosed on Monday by the State’s Police Commissioner, Bola Longe, while parading the suspects at the command’s headquarters in Lafia.
According to him, the suspects were arrested during a raid on their hideout at Mararaban-Udege, Toto Local Government Area of the state at the weekend.
He said investigation was on-going to ascertain their level of involvement and other accomplices.
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The CP warned that the police were committed to rid the state of all criminal elements, especially kidnappers and armed robbers and advised those with criminal tendencies to desist from the act or be ready to face the wrath of the law when caught.
Urging members of the public to assist the police with vital information, the Commissioner, however, assured law abiding citizens of the State of their safety as they go about their lawful businesses.