The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a special security operation targeting bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal elements hiding in forests across the state.
The operation was flagged off on Wednesday in Lafia by the Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, before officers moved into Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area.
The exercise follows a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, aimed at strengthening security and restoring lasting peace across the state.
According to the police commissioner, tactical squads, anti-kidnapping units and intelligence operatives have been deployed to identified security flashpoints and forest corridors suspected to be hideouts for criminal groups.
The operation is expected to continue until the end of December 2026.
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To improve coordination and effectiveness, the police command has divided the state into three operational sectors covering Lafia, Akwanga and Keffi.
Sector A, covering the Lafia zone, is under the leadership of ACP Lamidu Alkali, while Sector B, covering Akwanga, is headed by ACP Kadir Umar. Sector C, covering Keffi, is led by ACP Olobekga Saligo.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Sanusi Jidda, will coordinate activities across the three sectors to ensure the successful dismantling of criminal camps.
Mohammed urged residents to support the operation by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities. He assured the public that information supplied would be treated with strict confidentiality.
The commissioner also advised residents to remain law-abiding and continue their legitimate activities, assuring them of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across Nasarawa State.
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