Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV from October 3-9, 2023 arrested three prison escapees and 10 criminal suspects in connection with kidnapping, prison break, cattle rustling as well as recovered arms/ammunitions and illicit drugs.
The troops arrested Chekirmak Tapir, Senmacong Tapir and Swaroong Tapir at Barkin Ciyawa village in Qua’pan Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects escaped from Police custody in Mangu LGA.
Troops also foiled an attempt by unidentified gunmen to attack Washina and Razak villages in Mangu and Barkin Ladi LGAs of Plateau State respectively.
The gunmen were engaged by troops in a gun battle forcing them to flee due to superior firepower from troops. However, one suspect was captured during the engagement.
Operation SAFE HAVEN tactical team also arrested a notorious kidnapper, Buba Ibrahim at Tilden Fulani Village in Toro LGA of Bauchi State and recovered one Baretta pistol.
In a statement by the spokesman, Capt. James Oya, the troops also arrested one Mr Williams Seaman in connection with the attack on one Mr Nanbak Ayuba by gunmen in his residence at Shorom village in Bokkos LGA. During the arrest, troops recovered 1 locally fabricated pistol, 2 rounds and 1 empty case of 9mm.
Two kidnapped victims were rescued along Road Magama-Angware at Shibiri village in Jos East LGA.
