Nasarawa: Police launch operation to flush bandits and kidnappers from forests

The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a special operation to drive bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminals from forests across the state. Commissioner of Police Shetima Mohammed said Tuesday in Lafia that the operation, ordered by Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu, will run until the end of December and cover three sectors: Lafia, Akwanga and Keffi. More than six units have been mobilised, with Deputy Commissioner of Police Sanusi Jidda coordinating the raids, which began at Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area. Police plan to extend the operation to other forests, including those in Akwanga and Toto, and urged residents to provide credible information confidentially.