News Editor
By David Odama
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and recovered incriminating exhibits following a distress call from a victim in Nasarawa state
According to a press release issued by the State command’s public relations officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, police were alerted at approximately 2:30 pm on February 13 by one Jameson Godwill, 25, of Ado Village, Nasarawa State, reported to the police that he had spotted one of his alleged kidnappers, Musa Babagana, at Mararaba Junction.
He recalled in the statement that Godwill and his younger sibling were reportedly kidnapped on January 25, 2025, around 7:30 aM while traveling in a suspected commercial vehicle from Mararaba, Karu LGA of Nasarawa state, to CBN Junction, Abuja.
He said the suspects allegedly robbed them of their two mobile phones—an iPhone 12 and an iPhone 11 Pro—as well as ₦63,000 in cash, before giving them ₦1,000 for transportation back to Mararaba.
He said upon sighting the suspect (Babagana), the complainant raised an alarm, prompting the suspect to flee at high speed in an attempt to evade arrest.
The statement further explained that immediately the police recieved the report, operatives swiftly deployed to the scene, where Babagana, Iliyasu Baba, and another suspect, Ibrahim Mohammad, were intercepted and arrested.
The PPRO however disclosed that one of the suspects simply identified as Haruna, managed to escape and that those arrested have admitted to the crime and made confessional statements.
“During interrogation, both Musa Babagana and Ibrahim Mohammed confessed to being members of a kidnapping syndicate operating in Abuja and its environs, including Dutse Alhaji, Kubwa, Gwarimpa, Mandala, and Suleja in Niger State. They admitted to kidnapping victims, detaining them, and demanding ransom from their relatives before releasing them”, the statement added.
He said some of the items recovered from the suspects are one Toyota Corolla with registration number FK186 EKO, Two military camouflage uniforms as well as a military desert camouflage uniform.
Also recovered according to the statement included a black paramilitary uniform, one military identification card, a paramilitary cap, four SIM cards from different network providers, two jack knives, one pair of handcuff and One black boot and a desert boot..
The statement stated that the Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further investigation and prosecution.
He also commended the officers for their swift and professional response, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents.
