By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The kogi state police Command said that it has arrested four suspected kidnappers and armed robbers who have been terrorizing the people of Bassa Local government area and it’s environs.
In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP William Ayah, said arms and ammunition were recovered from the suspected criminals.
Among the items recovered from the suspects were: One Locally Made Pistol, One 7.62mm Ammunition, One Cartridge, One G3 Ammunition and two human skulls.
“Following a credible intelligence that, suspected kidnappers/armed robbers who have been terrorizing Bassa Local Government and it’s environs were sighted in a compound at new Jarusalem Oguma area in Bassa, Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to Bassa Division led by the DPO promptly swung into action.”
“They stormed the compound and arrested the following suspects;
Guda Dangana, Dogo Chure, Dekina Zhiya, Samson Nyizo
all from Bassa Local Government.” the statement added.
The statement further stressed that the suspects have made useful confession on series of criminal activities within Bassa axis and will be arraigned in court on completion of investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police CP Idrisu Dauda Dabban psc, while commending the prompt response of the officers, assured members of the public that, Kogi State Police Command in collaboration with other security agencies in the State will not rest on it’s Oars on the continue onslaught against criminality in the State.
