Police Arrest Village Head in Nasarawa Over Killings, Kidnapping

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested Ero Yaro, the village head of Sarkin Noma, for his alleged involvement in a midnight attack that left two people dead and one person abducted in the community.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the arrest to journalists in Lafia, saying operatives from the Kadarko Division acted swiftly following reports of the attack.

“Information was received that unknown gunmen invaded Sarkin Noma Village, abducting one person and shooting two others dead. Acting on this, the Commissioner of Police deployed operatives from Kadarko Division, who combed the bush and arrested 45-year-old Ero Yaro in connection with the crime,” Nansel stated.

In response, the Nasarawa State Government vowed to tackle criminal elements decisively. In a statement issued by the Senior Special Adviser on Public Affairs, Comrade Peter Ahemba, the government condemned the attack and highlighted the growing security threat posed by criminal infiltration across the state.

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“We condemn in the strongest terms the recent midnight attack in Sarkin Noma, Keana Local Government Area, and similar incidents. The state government will not allow enemies of peace to succeed. Security agencies have been directed to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators without delay,” the statement read.

Residents were assured of ongoing collaboration between the government, security agencies, and stakeholders to implement enhanced security measures, and citizens were urged to provide timely information to aid the capture of criminals.