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Troops neutralise suspected criminal, arrest five in Plateau

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Troops neutralise suspected criminal, arrest five in Plateau

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Troops Neutralise Suspected Criminal, Arrest Five in Plateau

A suspected notorious criminal and five other individuals have been apprehended in Plateau State following a successful operation by troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OP) in Nigeria.

Neutralisation of Suspected Criminal

A military source confirmed that troops of Sector 2 OPEP neutralised a suspected criminal identified as Abubakar Ango on November 4 in Kwande village within Wase LGA.

Arrest of Five Suspects

The same troops, during a patrol on November 6, arrested five suspects at a hotel on Baring Road in Jos North LGA.

  • The suspects were found in possession of one of the stolen phones and are being interrogated for further information on other criminal activities.
  • The suspects were arrested during a raid on the hotel following a tip-off from the public.
  • The arrested suspects are being held for further investigation and legal action.

Importance of Public Cooperation

The spokesperson for Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Polycarp Chinonso, urged the public to remain vigilant and provide timely and useful information to aid ongoing operations.

"We urge members of the public to remain vigilant and provide timely and useful information to aid ongoing operations," said Captain Polycarp Chinonso.

Military Commitment to Peace and Security

The Nigerian military remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of the people of Plateau State.

"The military remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of the people of Plateau State," said Captain Chinonso.

Recent Security Measures in Plateau State

The recent operations follow a series of recent security measures in Plateau State, aimed at restoring peace and stability in the area.

"The recent operations are part of the ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability in Plateau State," said Captain Chinonso.

Operation Enduring Peace in Plateau State

Operation Enduring Peace (OPE) is a military operation launched in Plateau State to restore peace and security in the area.

"Operation Enduring Peace is aimed at restoring peace and security in Plateau State," said Captain Chinonso.

Details of the Arrests

  • On November 4, troops of Sector 2 OPE arrested a notorious criminal, Abubakar Ango, in Wase Local Government Area.
  • On November 6, troops of Sector 1 OPE arrested five suspects at a hotel in Jos North Local Government Area.

"On November 4, troops of Sector 2 OPE arrested a notorious criminal, Abubakar Ango, in Wase Local Government Area," said Captain Chinonso.

"On November 6, troops of Sector 1 OPE arrested five suspects at a hotel in Jos North Local Government Area," said Captain Chinonso.

Items Recovered

  • During the operations, troops of SPEAK Ox News
  • The recovered items include 26 mobile phones, laptops, earphones, power banks and other stolen items.

"During the operations, troops of Sector 2 OPE recovered 26 mobile phones, laptops, earphones, power banks and other stolen items," said Captain Chinonso.

Call for Public Cooperation

Captain Chinonso called for the public to remain vigilant and provide useful information to aid ongoing operations.

"We urge the public to remain vigilant and provide useful information to aid ongoing operations," said Captain Chinonso.

Operation Enduring Peace in Plateau

Operation Enduring Peace is an ongoing operation in Plateau State aimed at restoring peace and security in the area.

"Operation Enduring Peace is an ongoing operation in Plateau State aimed at restoring peace and security in the area," said Captain Chinonso.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace

  • Troops of Sector 2 OPE arrested a notorious criminal, Abubakar Ango, in Wase Local

    <small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>

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