27 arrested in intelligence-led raids across Plateau flashpoints
By Khubayb Adefaka
The operation was designed to restore normalcy and prevent criminal elements from taking advantage of the prevailing security situation to foment unrest – Alabo
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested 27 suspects during a coordinated, intelligence-led operation targeting criminal flashpoints across the state.
The arrests were carried out late Tuesday night in the Alheri, Apata, Busa-Buji and Angwan Suya areas at about 11:05 p.m., according to the command’s spokesperson, Alfred Alabo. He disclosed that operatives recovered substances suspected to be Indian hemp from the suspects during the raids.
The operation was designed to restore normalcy and prevent criminal elements from taking advantage of the prevailing security situation to foment unrest – Alabo
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Bassey Ewah, described the raids as proactive measures aimed at sustaining law and order across Plateau.
He warned individuals or groups planning to disrupt public peace to desist, assuring that the command would deal decisively with anyone found culpable.
Ewah added that profiling of the suspects is ongoing, and investigations will determine their level of involvement in criminal activities. He said those found responsible will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
To further strengthen security, the command said operational and intelligence personnel have been deployed to strategic locations across the state to boost police visibility and reassure residents.
The police also called on members of the public to support security efforts by providing timely and credible information to law enforcement agencies.
