Eyewitnesses said the suspect was caught in the act and swiftly restrained by residents before he could escape.
A suspected phone snatcher identified simply as Ahagba has been nabbed.
He was nabbed at a High-Level area of Makurdi on Thursday afternoon, November 13, 2025 after he attempted to steal a mobile phone.
Eyewitnesses said the suspect was caught in the act and swiftly restrained by residents before he could escape.
The timely intervention of the youths prevented the theft, drawing praise from residents for their vigilance.