Police in Nasarawa State have foiled an armed robbery in Akwanga, arresting two suspects while three others remain at large, the Ssate command confirmed.
According to a statement on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Ranham Nansel, the incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. on Tuesday, when five armed men stormed a Mobile Filling Station along the Akwanga–Keffi Road.
Nansel stated that the assailants reportedly tied up the security guard on duty, broke into the office, and made away with an undisclosed sum of money.
He stated that patrol teams from the Akwanga Division responded immediately to the distress call.
“A hot pursuit ensued, leading to the arrest of two suspects identified as Abdullahi Umar and Yunusa Isiya, both from Rijiyan Zaki in Kano State.
“Three other gang members escaped in a black Toyota Camry,” he said.
Recovered items at the scene included three gallons of 4-litre Mobil engine oil, two bags, a motorcycle key, and ₦418,000 in cash.
During interrogation, the suspects reportedly admitted they were traders in Kano State who had lost their goods in a motor accident and turned to crime for survival.
Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, directed detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to intensify efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
“We are determined to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice,” CP Shetima said, assuring residents that the police remain committed to safeguarding lives and property across Nasarawa State.
The Nasarawa State Police Command continues to urge residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
Police foil armed robbery in Akwanga, arrest two suspects
