ASHENEWS reports that troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested 19 suspects in a series of operations in Plateau, Bauchi and Kaduna states.
This was made known in a statement posted on the official X handle of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the suspects were arrested for offenses ranging from kidnapping, murder, illicit drug trafficking as well as banditry.
“Three were arrested for kidnapping while 4 were arrested for murder. Four suspects were arrested in connection with attacks on villages and 2 for illicit drug peddling while 4 bandits were neutralised. Also, 4 victims were rescued from kidnappers, while 6 attacks on vulnerable communities were deterred and 13 distress calls responded to,” the statement said.
The statement added “On 1 November 2023, troops neutralised two bandits at Dutse village in Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna State.
“Similarly, on 2 November 2023, two terrorists, Buwa Tafawa and Gyang Yusuf, were neutralized around Tafawa village in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State.
“Also, on 3 November 2023, troops in conjunction with vigilante members foiled an attempted attack on Kuba village in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State by unidentified gunmen, and neutralized one of the attackers in the process, while others fled with gunshot wounds.”
The statement quoted the Commander Operation Safe Haven, Major General AE Abubakar, as encouraging the populace in Plateau, Southern Kaduna, and Bauchi States for the continued support to troops.
He adds that all arrested suspects in custody would be charged to court accordingly once investigations are duly concluded.
