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From Jude Dangwam, Jos
The Plateau State Police Command has disclosed that a total of 51 suspects have been arrested in connection with the violation of government directives and attempting to vandalize private properties in the wake of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance in the state .
The peaceful protest was later hijacked by criminal elements in the state.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbemiga Emmanuel Adesina through the Command’s Public Relations Officer DSP Alfred Alabo in a statement,said the security agencies would not fold their hands and watch criminal elements destroying the investments of innocent citizens of the state.
Adesina expressed disappointment at the way and manner certain youths flagrantly disregarded government directives by coming out of their residents to attacked armed Policemen at Yan Taya market and other parts of Jos North LGA.
The Command reiterate that the decision of the State Government to imposed the curfew is in the best interest of all Plateau residents hence their readiness to ensure that the directive is fully complied with.
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“Consequently, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police alongside heads of other security agencies have carried out an on-the-spot assessment /surveillance patrol of the nooks and crannies of the State capital, to ascertain the level of compliance.
“In that outing, a total number of 26 suspects were arrested for noncompliance with the curfew and attempting to burgle People’s shops to loot their wares.
“Additionally, on August 7, 25 suspects were arrested by the STF operatives for similar crimes and handed over to the Plateau State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation. The suspects have been investigated and charged to court accordingly.” He noted
The CP sternly warned against brandishing of foreign flags in any part of the state, stressing that Nigeria is a sovereign nation and anyone caught indulging in such treasonable act will be apprehended and prosecuted accordingly.
Reaffirmed that the State Police Command is committed to ensuring the safety of lives and properties and will not condone any form of looting/ vandalization or any act capable of truncating the fragile peace on the Plateau.
“We call on all Plateau residents to report any suspicious activity around them to the police control room emergency room numbers : 07059473022, 08038907662, 08075391844, 09053872296,” respectively”.
