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Police Foil Kidnap Plot, Arrest Three in Nasarawa
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Nasarawa State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping plot and arrested three suspects in Karu Local Government Area, following a swift, intelligence-led operation.
According to the Command, the case began on April 31, 2026, when a complaint was lodged at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) over a ₦5 million ransom threat issued by unidentified individuals, who allegedly planned to abduct an agribusiness woman and her children if the demand was not met.
Acting on the report, the Commissioner of Police, Shetima Jauro Mohamed, ordered an immediate and comprehensive investigation to avert the planned abduction.
The operation led to the arrest of two suspects—Prince Eze, 19, and Marwan Salihu, 18—both from Agada Village in Karu LGA. Further investigations resulted in the arrest of Hassan Mathew Yerima, identified as the individual coordinating ransom collection for the group.
Police said the suspects are currently in custody and assisting with ongoing investigations, while efforts are underway to track down other members of the syndicate.
The Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, urging residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies.
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FAAN announces additional health screening measures, enhanced Ebola surveillance at Nigerian airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured travellers and other airport users that enhanced health surveillance measures have been activated across the country’s international airports following renewed Ebola concerns in parts of Central Africa.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, FAAN said the measures were introduced in collaboration with Port Health Services, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and other relevant agencies to strengthen preparedness and prevent possible health risks.
According to the authority, surveillance and passenger monitoring have been intensified, particularly for travellers arriving from high-risk regions.
“Passengers are being screened for symptoms associated with Ebola, and any suspected case will be promptly isolated and subjected to secondary health checks in line with established national and international health protocols,” the statement said.
FAAN noted that additional emergency response procedures have also been reinforced while airport personnel have undergone increased sensitisation as part of precautionary efforts.
The authority stressed that there is currently no confirmed Ebola case in Nigeria but said it remains vigilant in safeguarding public health and ensuring safe airport operations.
“FAAN remains vigilant and fully committed to safeguarding public health and maintaining safe airport operations,” the agency stated.
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Passengers were also advised to remain calm, cooperate with health screening procedures and report any symptoms to health officials at the airports.
The development comes as health authorities across parts of Africa continue to monitor Ebola-related concerns and strengthen border surveillance to prevent cross-border transmission.
Nigeria’s aviation and health authorities have previously activated similar emergency screening measures during periods of global and regional disease outbreaks, including the COVID-19 pandemic and earlier Ebola scares.
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