The Nasarawa State Police Command has neutralised a notorious and wanted kidnapper identified simply as Abdullahi aka “Honor”.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ramhan Nansel disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday.
The police spokesman said the feat was achieved in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups during a joint security operation in Akwanga, Nasarawa state.
“This achievement occurred on March 14, 2025, at about 2200 hours, when security operatives tracked down the suspect, identified as Abdullahi (surname unknown), also known as “Honor”, a well-known armed robber and kidnapper who had been on the command’s wanted list for multiple offenses.
“He was intercepted near the Akwanga Central Mosque while riding a motorcycle.
“During the operation, the suspect attempted to evade arrest and was fatally shot,” the police spokesman said.
Nansel said a search of the suspect led to the recovery of one Beretta pistol without bridge number and 12 rounds of 9mm live ammunition.
The police spokesman said one accomplice managed to escape with gunshot wounds, and a manhunt is currently underway to apprehend the fleeing suspect.
