On Wednesday at about 2100hrs, a distress call was received that some hoodlums blocked Nasarawa – Keffi highway around Kemu village in order to Kidnap unsuspecting road users.
DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday for the Commissioner of Police Nasarawa State, Umar Nadada.
Reacting to the unpleasant development, police operatives, in collaboration with the military, swiftly raced to the scene.
On sighting the operatives, the criminals opened fire, and a gun duel ensued.
One of the hoodlums was fatally wounded and one Ak 47 riffle loaded with 11 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered.
This forced the hoodlums to abandon their mission and scamper for safety due to the superior fire power of the Joint Security Forces.
Findings revealed that the kidnappers had stopped two Sport Utility Vehicles in order to kidnap the occupants, but the swift intervention of the Joint Security Forces saved the situation.
The wounded kidnapper was rushed to General Hospital, Nasarawa, where he died while receiving treatment.
The Commissioner of police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada therefore assured members of the public that the Police Command remained committed to ensuring the safety and security of all road users/residents of the State and this achievement marks a significant step towards attaining that goal.
