Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested suspected kidnappers over the abduction of Miss Favour Francis in Ombi Anzaku, Lafia Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered that Favour d!ed after she was attacked and kidnapped by gunmen on Friday, October 3, 2025.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Ramhan Nansel, who made this known in a statement on Monday, October 6, said a locally made rifle, ammunition, and knife used in the attack were also recovered.
According to the PPRO, THE Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) arrested two suspects in connection with the said kidnapping incident and handed them over to the police.
A further investigation led to the arrest of a third suspect in Lafia township.
“The Nasarawa State Police Command, in its unrelenting efforts to rid the state of criminal elements, has recorded another breakthrough with the arrest of suspected kidnappers involved in the abduction of one Miss Favour Francis of Ombi Anzaku, Lafia Local Government Area,” the statement read.
“On 05/10/2025 at about 0830hrs, the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) Chairman of Ambana Village, Lafia, arrested and handed over two suspects — Dahiru Aliyu ‘M’ and Sayyadi Abubakar ‘M’ — to the Police in connection with the said kidnapping incident which occurred on 03/10/2025 at about 2200hrs, but was not immediately reported to the police.
“Upon receipt of the suspects, the commissioner of police ordered operatives of the Command’s tactical unit to swiftly launch an investigation which led to the further arrest of one Abdulmumuni Isah ‘M’ of Angwan Nunku, Lafia Township.
“The suspect later led operatives to the location where their locally made rifle, five (5) live cartridges, and the knife used in stabbing the victim were concealed.
“During interrogation, two of the suspects confessed to the crime, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang and ensure justice is served.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Shettima Jauri Mohammed, commended the VGN and the gallant operatives for their prompt action and synergy that led to the arrests.
“He further called on residents to continue to provide useful information that would aid in the fight against criminal activities across the state.”
