Nasarawa: Police Detain Three Individuals For Rice Theft

Nasarawa: Police Detain Three Individuals For Rice Theft

The Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended three individuals accused of stealing 96 bags of rice from a businessman in the Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Area. The businessman had purchased 700 bags of rice in Nasarawa State and was transporting them to Abia State when about 15 attackers ambushed his vehicle, making off with the goods…….. CONTINUE READING 

On Tuesday, Commissioner of Police Umar Nadada detailed the arrest at a press briefing where he also presented 31 other suspects detained for various crimes. He explained that the suspects were apprehended after a rigorous police operation.

The incident occurred on July 26, 2024, at approximately 3:30 AM. The truck driver, who had experienced a mechanical breakdown, had stopped in Nassarawa Eggon and was attacked by armed men who forcibly removed some of the rice bags from the truck.

Following the report, police swiftly acted to track down the criminals. The suspects—Auwal Abubakar, Danrimi Mohammed, and Habibu Adamu, all from Masaka, Karu LGA—were eventually intercepted. Police recovered 96 bags of Mama Gold Rice and a Citroen Bus (Registration Number OGUN 419 XZX) from the suspects.

Additionally, the police seized a total of 1,080 rounds of ammunition, 13 laptops, a television, phones, five magazines, four motorcycles, and five firearms during their operations.

Commissioner Nadada warned criminals to leave the state and stated that the suspects would face charges upon completion of the investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Lafia.

In a statement, one of the suspects, Habibu Adamu, denied involvement in the theft, claiming that he and the others were simply transporting the rice and were unaware of its stolen status. He has appealed for their release, asserting their innocence.