*NIGERIA SECURITY AND CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS (NSCDC) NASARAWA STATE COMMAND*

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NSCDC/NSC/PRU/PR23/VOL.1/056

NOVEMBER 29TH, 2023

PRESS STATEMENT

*NSCDC NASARAWA STATE COMMAND BUSTS MOTORCYCLE SNATCHING SYNDICATE: ARRESTS 6, RECOVER REMAINS OF COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR (OKADA RIDER), STOLEN MOTORCYCLE*

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Nasarawa State have made a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat motorcycle snatching activities in the state. The Command has successfully busted a motorcycle snatching syndicate and arrested six suspects involved in the criminal activities. Additionally, the NSCDC has also recovered the remains of a commercial motorcycle operator who fell victim to the activities of the syndicate.

While addressing newsmen at the Command Headquarters in Lafia the State Capital, the State *Commandant Abbas Bappa Muhammed msgt* who spoke through the Command's Public Relations Officer *DSC Jerry Victor,* said
the arrest of the six suspects marks a significant achievement for the NSCDC as this demonstrates the command's commitment to combating crime and enhancing security in the state. The syndicate's activities posed a serious threat to the safety and security of the residents, particularly motorcycle operators who were targeted by this criminal group.

The suspects Umar Jibrin Also Known as ‘Abacha’ m’ 27 year old an indigene of Bauchi state, residing at Ashige Lafia East Development Area of Nasarawa State, lured his victim Larauwa Sale to the outskirt of Lafia metropolis in mile Uku Jos road, drugged and left him to his fate and zoomed off with his motorcycle. He sold the motorcycle to Alh. Samaila and the rate of 200,000 naira. The chains of other buyers include Mr. Kanming Maigari, Mr. Bala Ishaka, Mr. Ali Adamu, Mr. Suleiman Ibrahim and Mr. Luka Chirowa who bought the deceased machine at different times, for 340,000, 350,000, 460,000, 520,000 and 530,000 naira respectively.

The recovery of the remains of the commercial motorcycle operator further underscores the gravity of the situation and the urgent need to address the issue of motorcycle snatching in Nasarawa State. It is a tragic reminder of the human cost of such criminal activities and highlights the importance of eradicating them.

The successful operation also serves as a warning to other criminal elements that the NSCDC is actively engaged in combating crime and will not hesitate to take decisive measures to ensure the safety and security of the residents.

The NSCDC's efforts to combat motorcycle snatching and other criminal activities are crucial for maintaining law and order in the state. By apprehending the suspects and recovering the remains of the victim, the command has taken a significant step towards achieving this goal and has demonstrated its commitment to protecting the lives and property of the people of Nasarawa State.

It is also essential for the NSCDC to continue collaborating with other security agencies, community leaders, and the public to gather intelligence and information that can help prevent similar criminal activities in the future. By working together, all stakeholders can contribute to creating a safer environment for everyone in Nasarawa State.

The NSCDC have devised proactive measures in combating crime and criminality in the state, it is essential for the command to maintain its vigilance and continue its efforts to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in criminal activities. This can further deter potential offenders and disrupt criminal networks operating in the state.

In furtherance of continual war against any act of criminality, the Command was able to arrest one Hauwa Adamu 29yrs resident of Kukan Bissa, Lafia Nasarawa State for impersonation and rituals related offence.

She was arrested by the staff of Lafia East Primary Health Care in the labour room. She claimed that one Abubakar Isa 30yrs who is in our custoday residing at Kilema instructed her to fetch the blood of a pregnant woman during child birth, she disguise her self and went into the labour room, where she was apprehended by the nurse on duty.

The State Commandant Abbas Bappa Muhammed msgt has condemned this monstrous, atrocious and dastardly act in it's totality urge residence to be more vigilant in, within and around their environment.

Investigation is ongoing, after which they will be transfer to the Ministry of Justice for necessary prosecution.

E-Signed:

*DSC JERRY VICTOR*
*PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER*
*NSCDC NASARAWA STATE COMMAND*
+234 (0)7036-107-338
victorjerry68@gmail.com

Problem of the north, I have nothing to say.

Can we just make every city liveable

MatrixReloaded:
Can we just make every city liveable

Tinubu as your president don't have the capacity for that. Protect yourself, nobody is coming to save you.

These criminals will snatch/steal people's bike and sell it terrorists to commit atrocities.

See him looking so slim and unkept yet he couldn't take care of himself with his crime proceeds.
This year and next expect prisons yard to be more decongested as usual