Police operatives attached to Mararaba ‘B’ Division in Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, have arrested a notorious armed robbery suspect and recovered a stolen Toyota Prado Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).
The suspect, Chigozie Samuel, a resident of Auta Balefi Area, Karu LGA, was apprehended following credible intelligence on the location of the stolen vehicle.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Samuel, alongside two other accomplices still at large, allegedly attacked and robbed the driver of the vehicle at gunpoint at Wuse Bridge, Abuja, before fleeing with the SUV.
Police operatives launched a coordinated manhunt after receiving actionable intelligence on the stolen vehicle. The SUV was traced and intercepted behind the International Market, Karu. Upon sighting the police, the occupants attempted to escape, but one suspect was successfully apprehended.
The suspect has reportedly confessed to the crime.
Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, commended the operatives for their professionalism and swift response. He also directed the immediate transfer of the suspect and recovered vehicle to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command for further investigation and necessary action.
SP Ramhan Nansel, ANIPR, Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the update in a statement issued on 29 December 2025.
