The Nasarawa State Police Command has repelled an attempted kidnapping and armed robbery along the Keffi-Akwanga highway.
Police spokesman Ramhan Nansel said in a statement that the incident occurred on September 30, 2025, at about 12:25 pm, when armed men blocked the Federal Highway near Angwan Mayo.
A swift response by officers led to an exchange of gunfire, forcing the criminals to retreat into the forest with suspected gunshot injuries.
Commissioner of Police, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, immediately mobilised the Divisional Police Officer of Garaku Division and his team to the scene, where a counter-ambush was launched.
One suspect, identified as Aondoaver Thiom, was arrested.
Recovered exhibits included firearms, ammunition and military uniforms.
The suspect reportedly confessed to being part of a syndicate operating between Yelwata in Benue State and Kadarko in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The Commissioner has directed the Divisional Police Officer and the Anti-Kidnapping Unit in Lafia to intensify efforts to track down the fleeing suspects.
