The Nigeria Police Force says it has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained efforts against kidnapping and violent crimes with the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers.
The NPF said this was made possible following a coordinated security operation in Rukubi Community, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
A statement signed by DCP Anthony Okon Placid, Force Public Relations Officer, said the operation followed a distress report received in the early hours of May 7, 2026, regarding an attack carried out by armed hoodlums who invaded the community on the night of May 6, 2026, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
He said that during the attack, the assailants reportedly stormed the residences of two residents and abducted them to an unknown destination.
The statement said that upon receipt of the report, police operatives of the Nasarawa State Command, in collaboration with other security agencies and local community youths, swiftly mobilised to the area and launched coordinated operations, which led to the arrest of eight suspects linked to the incident.
The suspects include Adamu Alfa, Muhammed Alfa, Shuaibu Alfa, Usman Alfa, Ali Alfa, Isa Alfa, Adamu Alfa, and Ja’afaru Alfa, all from Rugan Alhaji Alfa, Rukubi Village.
During the operation, according to the police, security operatives recovered two AK-47 rifles, four Bajaj motorcycles, and two expended 7.62mm ammunition shells connected to the attack.
The Force further confirmed that one of the suspects sustained fatal injuries during the encounter and was later confirmed dead while receiving medical treatment.
Placid added that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan 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 combating violent crimes.
He also appreciated the invaluable support of sister security agencies, local vigilante groups, community youths, and residents, whose cooperation significantly contributed to the successful outcome of the operation.
Nigeria Police arrest eight suspected kidnappers, recover arms in Nasarawa
