Troops of Operation Safe Haven, OpSH on Operation Hakorin Damisa IV have arrested 91 criminal suspects and recovered arms and ammunition in some communities in Plateau State as well as the Southern part of Kaduna State.
The Media Information Officer, OpSH, Captain James Oya disclosed the feat was achieved between September 25, 2023 and October 4 of the same year.
“The troops acting on credible information also arrested Mr Goma Abubakar and Jibril Abass in connection to the attack on Takania village in Zango Kataf LGA of Kaduna State where six persons were murdered in cold blood.
“Additionally, 57 cows were detained for grazing on farmlands at Rim village in Riyom LGA. Furthermore, troops thwarted an attempt to kidnap one Hon Magai Peter in his residence at Ruku village in Barkin Ladi LGA and another victim at Jeisey village. Troops’ superior fire power during encounter with the kidnappers forced them to abandon their mission and flee. Items recovered included 2 Bajaj Boxers motorcycles.
“Based on a tip off, troops conducted cordon and search operations in a criminal hideout at Zango Urban area of Unguwan Fulani Baya Dutse in Zango Kataf LGA of Kaduna State. Items recovered included one AK-47 rifle, 4 pistols, 4 motorcycles, cache of ammunition and one AK – 47 magazine.”
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