The suspects, recognized as Aondaver Dominic, Sylvanus Umoor and Peter Tar, have been arrested on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at about 1 p.m. by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Lafia.
According to a press launch issued on Friday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the arrests have been made throughout an anti-crime patrol at Sabongida Bature and Gidan Kparev villages within the Kadarko space of Keana LGA.
The assertion disclosed that the operatives have been led to a suspected hideout the place marijuana was allegedly offered and consumed. The suspects reportedly tried to flee upon sighting the police however have been apprehended, whereas portions of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp have been recovered.
Further investigation, in accordance to the assertion, led the police to a backyard behind the suspects’ residence, the place freshly harvested leaves suspected to be marijuana have been allegedly discovered. The Command mentioned all recovered reveals had been secured for additional investigation.
The Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, has ordered an intensive investigation into the case and directed that the suspects and recovered reveals be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for additional investigation and vital motion in accordance with the legislation.
The Commissioner additionally directed officers and males of the Command to maintain their operational tempo and intensify efforts to fight felony actions throughout the state.
Reaffirming the Command’s dedication to public security, the police mentioned they’d proceed working to defend lives and property throughout Nasarawa State.
“The Command will not rest on its oars until crime and criminality are decisively curtailed in Nasarawa State,” the assertion quoted the Commissioner as saying.
The police additionally urged members of the general public to present credible and well timed data to safety companies to strengthen collective efforts in direction of sustaining peace and safety within the state.
