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Nasarawa Police rescue four abducted children

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10 months ago

January 7, 2026

Nasarawa Police rescue four abducted children in intelligence-led operation, reunite them with families, and search for fleeing suspects

The Nasarawa State Police Command has successfully rescued four children abducted under suspicious circumstances, following a discreet, intelligence-led operation in the Karu Local Government Area.

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Spokesperson Ramhan Nansel said the incident was reported on 31 December 2025 at the New Nyanya Division.

Police immediately launched a thorough investigation, collaborating with the FCT Police Command to trace the children’s whereabouts.

“Acting on credible intelligence, detectives located the suspects’ hideout and safely recovered the children, who were unhurt,” Nansel stated.

Preliminary investigations identified Abraham Asoje, 28, and Joy Bolaje, 29, both of Ado Junction, Karu LGA, as the alleged perpetrators.

The suspects reportedly held the children in confinement prior to the intervention.

The rescued children have been reunited with their families, while authorities continue efforts to apprehend other suspects linked to the crime.

State Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, commended the professionalism, dedication, and rapid response of the operatives involved.

Nansel reassured residents that the command remains committed to protecting lives and property, especially the safety of children and other vulnerable members of society.

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Parents and guardians were urged to remain vigilant, while members of the public were encouraged to report suspicious activity to the nearest police station or via the command’s emergency lines: 08037461715 and 07032532391.

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Police Arrest Convicted Drug Dealer, Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy in Bauchi

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16 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

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The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.