Police Nabs Illegal Security Items From Militia Group.
Nasarawa State Police Command has recovered 1,473 illegally acquired security materials from banned ethnic vigilante groups and other organizations in the state.
Among the items recovered by the police are 267 sets of uniforms, 102 black belts, and 189 infantry lanyards, all recieved from the Kungiyar Zaman Lafiya Nomad vigilante group.
The operation marks an important step in curbing illicit activities and maintaining peace and security in Nasarawa State.
A statement signed by the state police spokesperson, DSP Rahman Nansel, said, other items include five hundred and sixty-four black berets, three hundred and thirty-nine, pieces of black, ten white lanyards, and two identification cards were also received from the above mentioned vigilante group.
Nansel also said, the recovery followed compliance with Executive Order No.1 2024 proscribing ethnic vigilante groups and other similar organizations by the Nasarawa state government.
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