Troops nab suspected abductors of Jos varsity students

Troops nab suspected abductors of Jos varsity students

The Special Military Task Force in Plateau State announced the apprehension of two infamous kidnappers and 89 other lawbreakers across Plateau and neighboring Kaduna State.

Captain Oya James, the Media Officer of the task force, released a statement in Jos on Thursday detailing the successful operations conducted within the past week.

These operations resulted in the arrest of the criminals and the conviction of four suspects. Additionally, the troops managed to liberate numerous kidnap victims and recover stolen cows during this period.

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He said, “Troops of Operation Safe Haven on Operation Hakorin Damisa IV, during several operations launched from September 25 to October 4, 2023, have arrested 91 criminal suspects in connection with kidnapping of University of Jos students, attack on Takania village, farm destruction, armed robbery, drug peddling and cattle rustling, amongst others.

“The notorious kidnappers: Bashiru Musa and Idris Abdulrahman, who have been on the wanted list of OPSH, were arrested at Mista Ali village in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

“The suspects, during interrogation, narrated that they were involved in the kidnapping of seven students of the University of Jos in July 2023. Items recovered from the suspects include one AK-47 rifle loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special.

“The gallant troops acting on credible information also arrested Mr Goma Abubakar and Jibril Abass in connection with the attack on Takania village in the Zango Kataf LGA of Kaduna State, where six persons were murdered in cold blood.”

The commander also assured the general public that the arrested suspects would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations

Troops nab suspected abductors of Jos varsity students