Nasarawa Joint Operation Arrests 42-Year-Old Suspected Kidnapper Who Claimed to Be Soldier

The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Legion, alongside troops from Operation Whirl Stroke, has taken into custody a 42-year-old man named Alu Seadu in connection with suspected armed robbery and kidnapping. Seadu, who resides in Bukan Sidi, Lafia Local Government Area, was apprehended on Saturday, September 19, 2026, during a combined security operation. According to preliminary findings, security authorities were unable to confirm his assertion that he was an active member of the Nigerian Army. Military clothing and other items were discovered in his possession, officials said. He is being held while security agencies pursue further inquiries into his background, the allegations against him, and any links he may have to criminal groups operating in the region.