Operatives of the Plateau State Command have arrested 12 suspected troublemakers in a swift response to attempts to disrupt peace in parts of the state, as authorities intensify efforts to restore calm following recent tensions.
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Bassey Ewah, the state commissioner of Police, disclosed that the suspects were apprehended on Friday shortly after Jumat prayers in the Zololo area, where they allegedly tried to incite unrest.
Bassey Ewah, the state commissioner of Police, disclosed that the suspects were apprehended on Friday shortly after Jumat prayers in the Zololo area, where they allegedly tried to incite unrest.
“About 30 minutes after prayers, some miscreants around the Zololo area wanted to create problems for us, but they met us waiting. I can tell you that we have 12 of them arrested. They came out with sticks trying to cross over to the Nasarawa area, but we too charged,” Ewah said.
He assured that those arrested would be prosecuted in accordance with the law, warning that security agencies would not tolerate any attempt to destabilise the state.
“They are here, and I can assure you that they will face the law. We are determined to continue to enforce the law,” he added.
The police commissioner noted that the arrests were part of broader security measures put in place after the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which he said led to increased deployment of personnel across the state.
“I would like to thank the president who came yesterday. I also appreciate the Inspector General of Police and all the senior officers who came. That accounts for the increase in manpower you see deployed to maintain stability,” he said.
According to him, four mobile police units and over 300 additional officers have been deployed to Plateau State, while other security agencies have also reinforced their presence.
Ewah further revealed that security agencies are currently conducting coordinated joint patrols across the state to respond swiftly to any threats.
“Currently, we have a joint patrol of all the security forces on the Plateau led by the police, going from point to point, responding timely to calls about any threats to the breakdown of law and order,” he stated.
While describing the Jumat prayers as peaceful, the police boss warned that there are “merchants of conflict” determined to foment trouble, but assured residents of the command’s readiness to counter such threats.
The commissioner commended the Plateau State Government for its continued support, expressing confidence that sustained collaboration among security agencies would help restore lasting peace in Jos.
