Follow Us on Google
From Jude Owuamanam, Jos
Operatives of the Operations Safe Haven (OPSH) have killed two suspected kidnappers and arrested 24 others in its continuous effort to get rid of criminal elements in its Joint Operation Area(JOA) and Headquarters 3 Armoured Division Area of Responsibility at Kafanchan in Jema’a Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State.
OPSH Media Officer, Captain Oya James, said that the feat was achieved and apprehended during the conduct of several sting operations in the JOA.
James said in a statement noted that a total arrested of five criminal suspects were made and that they were charged to court for criminal conspiracy and possession of firearms at the Chief Magistrate Court Abattoir in Jos South LGA of Plateau State where they sentenced to one year six months imprisonment or an option of fine.
The statement said: “The ever dogged troops of OPSH on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV within the period further arrested 43 criminal suspects in connection with murder, kidnapping, cattle rustling and drug peddling amongst others.
“Raid operations were conducted to cattle rustlers, kidnappers and criminals hideouts at Rubum, Fasa, Faan, Fas, Gora and Angwa Mallam villages in Barkin Ladi, Jos East and Sanga LGAs of Plateau and Kaduna States. 11 suspects were arrested and four locally fabricated guns recovered, while one Sati Gummut Jidauna, was also arrested at Mushu village with one fabricated rifle, rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one motorcycle and a sum of cash
“In the same vein, based on intelligence report, troops arrested 10 suspected cattle rustlers at Mai-Adiko market in Rayfield and Kara cattle market area of Jos metropolis.
“The gallant troops also foiled a robbery operation and arrested four armed robbers in the process at Bokkos Community and New Layout village of Bokkos LGA, Plateau State. Additionally, troops deployed at Riyom LGA recovered 49 cows grazing on a farmlands and arrested 3 suspects in connection to farm destructions at Jebu/Kwakwi, Karker and Gako villages while rescuing one Mr Adamu Hassimu trapped during an attack at Ruwi/Mushu Villages.
“Additionally, troops also arrested two herders, Haruna Dare and Jibrin Ali in connection with the killing of a farmer at Manyi Cupi village in Jema’a LGA of Kaduna State. The suspects confessed to have committed the act and are currently undergoing prosecution.
“Two kidnap victims, Reverend Father Emmanuel Okolo and Noah Monday were further rescued during an attempted kidnap incident at Fadan Kamantan village in Zango Kataf LGA. One Mr Nasiru Isa was also rescued from kidnappers at Jarawa Hill, Jankasa village Jos East of Plateau State. A suspected kidnapper, Habu Sale was further arrested at Unguwan Mal Musa village in Sanga LGA of Kaduna State .
