The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a special security operation targeting kidnappers, bandits, armed robbers and other criminal groups operating in forests across the state.
The operation, which commenced on Wednesday in Lafia, was flagged off by the state Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, before security operatives moved into Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area.
Mohammed said the exercise followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, aimed at strengthening security and restoring lasting peace across Nasarawa State.
He disclosed that tactical teams, anti-kidnapping units and intelligence operatives had been deployed to identified security flashpoints and forest routes believed to be used by criminal elements.
According to the police commissioner, the operation will continue until the end of December, with officers directed to maintain professionalism and strictly observe the rules of engagement.
Police Divide State Into Three Operational Sectors
To improve coordination and ensure effective coverage, the command has divided the state into three operational sectors.
Sector A, covering the Lafia zone, is being led by Assistant Commissioner of Police Lamidu Alkali, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 58, Lafia.
Sector B, which covers the Akwanga zone, is under ACP Kadir Umar, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 38, Akwanga.
Sector C, covering the Keffi zone, is headed by ACP Olobekga Saligo, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 69, Toto.
The commissioner added that the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Sanusi Jidda, would coordinate activities across the three sectors to ensure the successful dismantling of criminal camps.
Residents Urged to Provide Security Information
Mohammed appealed to residents to support the operation by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities.
He assured members of the public that information supplied to the police would be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
The police commissioner also urged residents to remain law-abiding and continue their legitimate activities, assuring them of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
