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Operation SAFE HAVEN Apprehends 17 Criminal Suspects During Intensive Operation in Plateau (Photos)
In a resolute demonstration of their dedication to public safety, troops from Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) successfully executed Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV from August 21 to 28, 2023. The operation led to the arrest of 17 criminal suspects involved in crimes ranging from murder to kidnapping and armed robbery. Alongside these arrests, illegal arms, ammunition, and illicit drugs were seized.
Five suspects were apprehended in connection with the murder of Mr. Joshua Deme, who tragically lost his life on his farm in Kassa village, located in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Simultaneously, a meticulously planned sting operation was executed at Jagindi Tasha village in Jema’a LGA, Kaduna State, leading to the arrest of Mr. Baba Yusuf Habu, a suspected kidnapper who had long been sought by OPSH.
An attempted kidnapping was also thwarted by the rapid response of the troops at Angwan Takai village in the Bokkos Local Government Area, following a prompt distress call. The operation’s scope extended to Gwash and Kamantan villages in Jos North/Zango Kataf LGAs of Plateau and Kaduna States, where a cache of arms, including 1 pistol, cartridges, and 7.62mm special rounds, were recovered.
A significant arrest was made in Kafanchan town, where a notorious armed robber, Mohammed Lawal, was apprehended. In the wake of his capture, two fabricated rifles and a pistol were seized. Adding to the operation’s achievements, a truck transporting vandalized railway tracks was intercepted along Gidan Ado village in Riyom LGA of Plateau State.
Further reinforcing their commitment to community safety, the troops carried out a sting operation in Waye Foundation Du, Jos South LGA, leading to the arrest of Maxwell Dusu Davou, a suspected drug kingpin. The operation yielded substances believed to be illicit drugs.
Amidst these successes, a combat patrol yielded a confrontation in the Alaghom and Mangu areas, ultimately neutralizing several bandits. The recovered items included an AK-47 rifle and a fabricated rifle. Additionally, 237 cows were rescued from farm destruction and cattle rustling activities in various areas, including Mangu, Barkin Ladi, Fas, and Riyom.
During the operation period, a total of 17 arrests were made, 9 kidnapping victims were rescued, 6 armed robbery attempts were foiled, and 4 potential attacks on vulnerable communities were thwarted. Operation SAFE HAVEN remains steadfast in its promise to provide unwavering protection to the residents of Plateau, Bauchi, and Southern Kaduna. The operation vows to continue its swift response to distress calls, ensuring the eradication of criminal elements from these communities.
Captain OYA JAMES, Media Information Officer of Operation SAFE HAVEN, reiterated these accomplishments to the public, underlining the operation’s resolute commitment to maintaining security and order in the region.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted rainy and sunny weather nationwide from Monday to Wednesday.
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday predicted sunny skies over the northern region on Monday morning, with a chance of thunderstorms.
NiMet anticipated moderate rains over parts of Taraba and Adamawa.
According to the agency, isolated thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are possible over parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba during the afternoon or evening hours.
For the North-Central region, a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is anticipated during the morning hours, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms and moderate rainfall over Niger, Kogi, Kwara, and the FCT.
There is a risk of thunderstorms with moderate rainfall over parts of the Plateau, Kwara, Kogi, Benue, Niger, Nasarawa, and the Federal Capital Territory later in the day.
NiMet envisaged a cloudy atmosphere over the southern region during the morning hours, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms and moderate rainfall over parts of Abia, Enugu, Edo, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
The agency predicted isolated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over parts of Oyo, Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia, Osun, Ekiti, Anambra, Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Imo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Cross River and Akwa Ibom later in the day.
NiMet forecasted sunny skies over the northern region during the morning hours on Tuesday.
According to the agency, there is a possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall over parts of Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba during the afternoon and evening hours.
The agency predicted a cloudy atmosphere in the North-Central region, with intervals of sunshine in the morning.
There is a risk of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall over parts of Benue, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Nasarawa, and Plateau during the afternoon or evening hours.
For the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere is anticipated during the morning hours, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Enugu, Imo, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
There is a possibility of isolated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States during the afternoon or evening hours.
NiMet predicted sunny skies over the northern region during the morning hours on Wednesday. It anticipated thunderstorms, with or without rain, over parts of Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Adamawa.
The agency predicted isolated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over parts of Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba and Adamawa later in the day.
NiMet predicted a cloudy atmosphere in the North-Central region, with intervals of sunshine anticipated during the morning hours.
There is a possibility of isolated thunderstorms with moderate rainfall over parts of Plateau, Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory during the afternoon or evening hours.
For the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is anticipated during the morning hours.
Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the entire southern region.
NiMet urged the public to take adequate precautions and ensure that loose objects are secured to prevent collisions, as strong winds may precede rainfall in areas where thunderstorms are likely.
(NAN)
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