Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Nasarawa State Command, have neutralized two suspected kidnappers during a gun duel in Lafia Local Government Area.

 

 

The incident occurred around 07:08 pm on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

 

 

The Public Relations Officer, DSC Jerry Victor, who made this known in a press release issued on Thursday, October 16 said two other suspects were arrested while one escaped and is currently being trailed by their operatives.

 

 

He further disclosed that one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, 40 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, five mobile phones, two knives, and a substance suspected to be charms were recovered from the scene.

 

 

The spokesperson assured members of the public that the command, under the leadership of Commandant Brah Samson Umoru, will not relent in its efforts to make the state unsafe for criminal elements.

 

 

He reiterated that they remain committed to proactive security measures, community collaboration, and timely intelligence sharing, and called on members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movement

within their communities for swift response.