The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested eight suspected kidnappers after a coordinated operation in Rukubi Community, Doma LGA of Nasarawa State, following an armed raid on the area.

According to the police, gunmen stormed the community on the night of May 6, 2026, firing shots and causing panic before abducting two residents from their homes. A distress call was received in the early hours of May 7, prompting a joint response from officers of the Nasarawa State Command, other security agencies, and local youths.

The swift operation led to the arrest of eight men linked to the incident: Adamu Alfa, Muhammed Alfa, Shuaibu Alfa, Usman Alfa, Ali Alfa, Isa Alfa, Adamu Alfa, and Ja’afaru Alfa, all said to be from Rugan Alhaji Alfa in Rukubi Village.

Recovered from the suspects were two AK-47 rifles, four Bajaj motorcycles, and two expended 7.62mm ammunition shells believed to have been used in the attack. Police also confirmed that one suspect died from injuries sustained during the encounter while receiving treatment.

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu praised the operatives for their professionalism and credited the success to intelligence-led policing and strong collaboration with sister agencies, vigilante groups, and community members.