The Plateau State Command has arrested 35 suspected armed robbers, murderers and kidnappers. It rescued six victims in Toro Local Government and recovered 7.62x 39mm including seven rounds of ammunition.
Commissioner of Police Mr Emmanuel Adesina, charged officers to tackle banditry and terrorism: “I have sent a strong signal to bandits to start relocating from the state. We are going to go after them. I visited the troubled areas to assess the situation.
“I have deployed operational assets and tactical teams to communities in Mangus and Bokkos LGs. The police operatives with vigilance group in Buga forest engaged kidnappers in a gun duel. They rescued six victims and arrested four suspects.
“The Police A Division on patrol arrested a suspect and recovered locally made pistol and live cartridge, which the suspect confessed to have purchased with N25,000.
“The Area Command, Metro C Division and N/Gwong Division in collaboration with other security agencies raided several black spots within the metropolis. Thay and arrested 25 suspects and recovered Indian hemp and toy pistol. The command involved other security agencies, which helped to foster peace in those areas.
“My vision and mission is to revitalise the state security architecture by deploying personnel to flashpoints in all the strategic areas of the 17 local governments.
“The command strengthened in community partnerships with the relevant community policing stakeholders, using strategic communication in reaching out to the public by promoting synergy and peace.
“We have crime-mapped the state and developed an action plan centred around community policing and robust intelligence-led operation. The command adopted a robust security strategy to effectively address the challenges and maintain stable peace in all parts of the state.
“The police tactical teams arrested some suspected kidnappers along Jos-Bukuru metropolis and chased other gang members to the forest. I have directed all DPOs and area commanders to effect 48 hours patrol.”