Police arrest 3 ‘one chance’ operators in Jos

From Jude Owuamanam Jos

Operatives of the Plateau State Police command have atedted suspected ‘one chance’ operators at Dogon Karfe area of Jos North local council.

Police Public Relations Officer, Alfred Alabo, in a statement in Jos on Thursday said that the men were nabbed while trying to disposes their victim of his phone and other valuables.

According to Alabo, “On 20/02/2024 at about 1807hrs the Eagle Eye Patrol Unit received information that some suspected One-Chance members were operating along Dogon Karfe, Jos and while in an attempt to dispossess one Abubakar Mohammed of his phone and valuables, the syndicate was overpowered by an angry mob.

“On receipt of the tip-off, EEPU swiftly moved to the scene where they rescued and arrested the suspects from the mob. The suspects include, one Yazid Ukasha ‘m’ 23 years old of Nasarawa Gwong and one Adamu Yahaya Garba ‘m’, 22 years old of Layin Dan Maraya, Bauchi Road.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are members of a One-Chance syndicate who have been dispossessing unsuspecting passengers of their valuables within the Jos metropolis.

He said that exhibits recovered from the suspects include one tricycle with PT No. PTA-861 and Reg No. WAS-371 WL, adding that efforts were being intensified to apprehend other members of the syndicate.

He said that the new offensive against criminality in the state was in adherence to the new order and directive issued by CP Hassan Steve Yabanet, to officers and men of Plateau State Command, that criminal emergencies and distress calls must be responded to within ten minutes.

He quoted the commissioner as assuring all Plateau residents of the commitment of his Command to getting rid of criminal elements in the State. He further urged them to go about their lawful businesses without any form of fear, as the Police is up and doing, to ensure their safety.