Troops Arrest 2 Suspects Over Attack On Vigilantes, Burning Of Office In Plateau

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two suspects over an alleged attack on vigilante members and the subsequent burning of their office in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The suspects were arrested at about 1:40 a.m. on Tuesday in the NEPA area of Jos North.

The Media Information Officer of OPEP, Capt. Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, who confirmed the arrests, said troops of Sector 1 carried out the operation.

He said the arrests followed allegations linking the suspects to the attack on vigilante personnel and the burning of their office.

Oteh said the suspects were in custody for further investigation and necessary action.

He added that the arrests were part of ongoing efforts by OPEP to tackle criminal activities and maintain peace across Plateau State.

According to him, security personnel would intensify operations to identify and apprehend individuals involved in activities capable of undermining peace and security in the state.

Oteh urged members of the public to cooperate with the military and other security agencies by providing timely and credible information to prevent criminal activities and assist in the arrest of suspects.

He said public cooperation and support remained crucial to efforts to maintain peace and security across the state.