
The Joint Military Taskforce On Peace Operation in Plateau and neighbouring states ( OPSH) have arrested 17 suspected kidnappers and six other criminal elements terrorising inhabitants of Plateau State.
The Commander OPSH Major General Dominic Onyemulu told newsmen at Jos Operation Safe Haven Headquarters on Thursday that 17 suspected kidnappers were arrested on 16th March, 2021 following a distress call on attempt kidnap of one Alhaji Gambo Yamuro from his residence at Lishin village Jengre, Pengana Chiefdom of Bassa local government area of the state.
According to him, the troops in collaboration with vigilante members and locals foiled the attempt kidnapping and arrested 17 of them with various dangerous weapons and charms.
“The suspects comprise 11 from Kaduna, 4 from Bauchi, 1 from Kano and 1 from Plateau State. Items recovered from them include 7 motorcycles, a fabricated rifle, 2 live cartridge, 13 cutlass, 3 dagger, 15 phones and assorted charms” he disclosed.
He further disclosed that the troops of the command also responded to a distress call of an ongoing robbery operation along Haske to Lamingo road in Jo’s North local government and arrested four members syndicate who had robbed a lady and threw her out of a moving tricycle.
According to him, a tricycle, a knife, two mobile phones and some quantity substances suspected to be cannabis sativa were recovered from the suspects.
He added that some members of dreaded Sarasuka gang were also arrested and reassured members of the public of the command determination and commitment towards protection of lives and properties of all peace loving abiding citizens accros the joint operation areas.
He added that the criminals paraded have been investigated and found culpable adding that prima facie cases have been established against them and would soon be charged to court.