Nasarawa Police arrest six over alleged kidnap plot, cult-linked killing

Nasarawa State Police Command has disrupted a planned kidnapping and murder scheme in Obi Local Government Area, arresting four suspects. The suspects, Yahaya Musa, Likita Adamu, Riga Abdullahi and Saidu Alhaji Gari, were apprehended by the State Intelligence Department following credible intelligence. Police stated the suspects aimed to abduct and kill their victim after collecting ransom.

Two suspects were arrested on September 19, while the other two were apprehended on September 22 and 23. The suspects were transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.

Additionally, two suspects were arrested in connection with the suspected cult-related killing of a 26-year-old man, Venus, found dead in Lafia on September 24. The Divisional Police Officer of Ombi 1 Division received a distress call about a young man lying in blood behind the Eji-World area. Police found the victim, an indigene of Benue State, and rushed him to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, where he was confirmed dead.

Preliminary investigations suggest the attackers were searching for the victim's friend, Joseph Friday Oluyemi, who had previously received threats from suspected cult members. The arrested suspects, Friday Joshua and ThankGod Auta Vincent, are being held in connection with the incident. The police are actively searching for other suspects involved in the killing, and the Commissioner of Police has directed thorough investigations to ensure those found culpable are prosecuted.