Nasarawa Police Rescue Kidnapped Traditional Ruler

The Nasarawa State Police Command has successfully rescued Emmanuel Omanji, the traditional ruler of Dari, who was abducted from his palace in the Dari community of Kokona Local Government Area on May 28.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ramhan Nansel, announced the development in a statement released on Tuesday in Lafia.

“The command is pleased to report that the Sangarin Dari, who was abducted on May 28, was successfully rescued unhurt,” he said.

Nansel said that the traditional ruler was rescued at about 11:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2.

“The rescue operation took place in the Panwasa Mountains, Mada Station, following sustained pressure from the command’s Search and Rescue Team,” he added.

The police spokesperson said that Omanji was taken to the hospital for medical attention immediately after the rescue and has since been reunited with his family.

“Efforts are ongoing by our operatives to apprehend the fleeing suspects involved in the abduction,” Nansel added.

The Command’s spokesperson, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Mr Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, appreciated members of the public for their invaluable support and timely information, which greatly assisted in the rescue operation.

Jauro-Mohammed also commended the efforts and collaboration of other security agencies and local vigilante groups, whose support, he said, was instrumental to the success of this mission. 

NAN