Troops of Operation Safe Haven have captured 34 people suspended for a variety of crimes, including murder, abduction, illicit arms trade, agricultural devastation, livestock rustling, theft, and illegal drug possession.
These arrests occurred in Kaduna, Plateau, and Bauchi States between October 22 and 29, 2023 during Operation Hakorin Damisa IV raid.
Two suspects, known as Tanko Abubakar and Umar Mohammed, were captured for their suspected participation in the murder of Mrs Ruth in Mai Jankai village in Plateau State’s Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
This was revealed in a statement issued on Tuesday on the Nigerian Army’s X account.
According to the statement:
“Within the week, a total of 34 suspects were arrested out of which were 7 suspected kidnappers, 4 suspected gunrunners, 3 in connection with attacks on villages, 3 cattle rustlers and 2 suspects arrested for illicit drugs peddling.
“Also, 3 victims were rescued from kidnappers, 4 attacks on vulnerable communities were deterred and 36 distress calls were promptly responded to.”
Major General AE Abubakar, the Commander of Operation SAFE HAVEN, expressed thanks for the cooperation and contributions of local people in Plateau, Southern Kaduna, and Bauchi States in the ongoing efforts to eradicate criminal groups from the region.
He further stated that after the investigations are completed, all suspects presently detained would be prosecuted in line with the law.
cc: Daily Post Ng
