Nasarawa Police Nab Notorious Criminal, Recover AK‑49 Rifle 

• Gizo has long been on the Police wanted list
• Abashe Gizo is a notorious kidnapper, armed robber, and cattle rustler
• Commissioner of Police urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has successfully arrested a notorious kidnapper, armed robber, and cattle rustler, Abashe Gizo, following an intelligence-led operation in Lafia, the state capital.

Eko Hot Blog gathered that Gizo had long been on the command’s wanted list, was apprehended at the bustling Shinge cattle market after an intensive manhunt.

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This arrest comes just days after the detention of 21-year-old Fatima Salisu, who was caught attempting to transport 481 rounds of ammunition to Katsina State.

According to a statement issued on Sunday by Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, Gizo confessed to his crimes under interrogation. He led investigators to his hideout in Ruwan Baka village, Doma Local Government Area, where officers recovered an AK‑49 rifle (Breach No. 453144) and a loaded magazine.

“Following credible and actionable intelligence, operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department apprehended Gizo at Shinge Market,” the statement read. “He has been wanted for multiple offenses, including kidnapping, armed robbery, and cattle rustling.”

Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, commended the efforts of the SCID team and reiterated the Command’s commitment to crushing criminal syndicates and protecting lives and property in Nasarawa State.

He urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.

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“This major breakthrough, coming on the heels of Fatima Salisu’s arrest, underscores our resolve to root out crime and safeguard all communities in the state,” CP Mohammed said.

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