Parading the suspects in Lafia on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, said two of the suspects were arrested while trying to purchase ammunition and guns.
Nansel disclosed that most of the suspects have confessed to committing the crimes, adding that they are aiding the police in investigations.
He explained that the investigation led to the discovery of their hideout in Wassa village, in the Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State where the arms were recovered.
The police boss further stated that the police also arrested suspected kidnappers, operating along Nassarawa-Eggon, Akwanga, and Kokona LGAs of the state.
He further said that seven suspects were paraded for alleged rape and four others for suspected cultists.
”The following exhibits were recovered from the suspects; four guns, 11 ammunition, and one vehicle,” he said.
He attributed the success recorded by the command to the support of members of the public, traditional rulers, other security agencies, and the media.
He noted that an investigation was ongoing, adding that the suspects would be charged to court for prosecution.
He appealed to members of the public to continue to avail the police with credible information that would help to reduce crime to its barest minimum in the state.
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