The Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, has ordered a statewide crackdown on all identified and suspected criminal hideouts in the state.
This move is in a bid to tackle the rising threat of cultism and organized crime in Nasarawa State.
Ramhan Nansel, the Command’s Spokesperson told reporters in the state that the directive comes on the heels of intelligence reports indicating that cult groups are plotting to mark July 7th (7/7) with coordinated criminal actions in several parts of the country, including Nasarawa State.
According to Nansel, the CP, in a high-level engagement with hotel owners and managers from the 13 Local Government Areas of the state, held at the Police Command Headquarters in Lafia, stated the need for collaboration between law enforcement and the hospitality sector.
“You are our partners in security. As the eyes and ears of the community, we urge you to be alert, and report any suspicious gatherings or bookings immediately.
“If you see something, say something,” the CP stated.
The meeting, which sought to strengthen community policing and information-sharing networks, received commendations from hotel operators.
The hoteliers pledged their full cooperation with the Police and other security agencies in ensuring the safety of lives and property.
Following the interaction, Shetima directed immediate intelligence-driven raids on all known and suspected cultist enclaves and criminal hideouts across the state.
He also charged officers to carry out the operation with professionalism and to respect the fundamental human rights of all one involved.
The Nasarawa State Police Command, through its spokesperson, reiterated its unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and order.
The Command called on all citizens to remain law-abiding and to continue providing timely, actionable information to support ongoing security efforts.
