The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a man suspected of being part of an armed robbery gang that operates while wearing military uniforms. The gang is known to target people along Abuja-Keffi Road and some parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

According to a statement from the police spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, the suspect, Godswill Achili, was caught during a special police operation in Keffi. Officers from the Angwan Lambu Police Division arrested him while he was dressed in military camouflage.

“Upon interrogation, he confessed to impersonating a soldier and engaging in armed robbery. Further investigations revealed that he is a member of a criminal syndicate operating in both the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Nasarawa State.

The syndicate operates wearing full military uniforms, using a black, unregistered Toyota Avalon, targeting unsuspecting members of the public—particularly youths and students travelling between Keffi, New Karu, and the FCT.

They lure victims into their vehicle under false pretenses before robbing them of valuables such as money and mobile phones,” he explained.

The police also revealed that two other members of the gang are still at large. Efforts are ongoing to track them down and bring them to justice.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police to curb criminal activities in the state,” the Police spokesman stated.

Authorities have urged residents to stay alert and report any suspicious activities to the police.