Nigerian troops from Operation Safe Haven have successfully arrested 34 individuals involved in various criminal activities, including gunrunning, kidnappings, and cattle rustling in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States.
The media officer of the operation, Captain James Oya, released a statement on Tuesday providing details on the arrests.
These suspects were captured during separate operations conducted within the jurisdiction of the task force.
These operations took place over the span of a week, from October 22 to October 29.
According to the statement, “A total of 34 suspects were arrested. Among them were seven individuals suspected of being involved in kidnappings, four suspected gunrunners, and three individuals connected to attacks on local villages. Additionally, three suspects were apprehended for cattle rustling, two for illicit drug peddling, and four others for perpetrating attacks on vulnerable communities.”
Oya also highlighted the successful rescue of three kidnap victims and the immediate response to 36 distress calls made by the community.
Once investigations are concluded, the arrested individuals will be charged to court to face the appropriate legal consequences for their alleged crimes.
Major General Abdusalam Abubakar, the commander of OPSH, has called upon the residents of the affected areas to collaborate with the task force in its efforts to address the prevailing security challenges.
He reassured the public of OPSH’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and protection of lives and property at all times.
