The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a suspected gunrunner who fled after abandoning a motorcycle containing firearms along the Giza-Kadarko Road in Keana Local Government Area.
In a statement released on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Rahman Nansel, said the operation followed credible intelligence about the suspect’s movement. Acting on the report, the Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, ordered a coordinated effort to intercept the individual.
“On June 7, 2025, at around 4:00 p.m., operatives from the Giza Division carried out a stop-and-search operation on the Giza-Kadarko Road,” Nansel said. “During the operation, a man riding an unregistered Bajaj motorcycle was flagged down. However, upon sighting the officers, he abandoned the motorcycle and fled into the bush.”
A subsequent search of the motorcycle led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle (Breach No. 0413), two magazines, and 45 rounds of live 7.62x39mm ammunition.
Nansel confirmed that efforts are ongoing to locate the fleeing suspect and uncover the origin and intended destination of the recovered weapons.
He emphasized the command’s dedication to combating crime and maintaining public safety.
“This recovery is a strong indication of criminal intent,” he said. “We urge residents to remain alert and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or through our emergency lines.”
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The command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property across Nasarawa State.
