Friday April 12, 2024 - The Police Command in Plateau has arrested 66 suspected members of Sara-Suka, a cult group terrorizing resident of the state.
The state Commissioner of Police, Hassan
Yabanet, who disclosed this while parading the suspects at the command’s
headquarters in Jos said the suspects were arrested at different locations
during the Sallah celebration.
They also recovered weapons from the
suspects.
He added that the command was working round the clock to protect the lives and
property of the citizens.
He said, “I wish to most graciously
announce to you that the Eid-El-Fitr celebration in the state was peaceful and
devoid of any rancour or attack on worshippers.
“Gentlemen of the press, I wish to
inform you that our strategic deployment paid off, as a total of seventy-six
(66) suspects were arrested at different locations within the state, and the
following exhibits were recovered from them; Fourteen (14) machetes Eight (8)
daggers Large quantity of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp Six (6)
tricycles Four (4) motorcycles and a bottle containing illicit substances.
Meanwhile, all the suspects are undergoing interrogation and will be charged to
court soonest”.
The commissioner who also disclosed
that two other suspects were arrested in Wase LGA for armed robbery added, “I
wish to state emphatically that the Plateau State Police Command under my
leadership will not tolerate any form of lawlessness.
“Parents and guardians are therefore
enjoined to pay close attention to their children and wards as no lawbreaker
will be spared. Gentlemen of the Press, your continuous support for the Nigeria
Police Force cannot be over emphasised”
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