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CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina psc, assures Plateau residents of their safety.
CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina psc, assures Plateau residents of their safety.
By: Bodunrin Kayode
In a bidlto encourage citizen involvement in policing our communities, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbemiga Emmanuel Adesina, psc has carried out a series of community engagements/stakeholders meetings in the past few months which have started yielding the desired result in the state.
Consequent upon this, the Command has received a credible intelligence from a good and peace loving citizen of the State which has resulted in the arrest of a suspected bandit and the recovery of firearms on 11/07/2024.
According to the report, a suspected bandit with bullet wounds was seen receiving treatment within a locality in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Upon receipt of this report, the DPO Bassa division and his team under the instruction of the Commissioner of Police immediately mobilized and raced to the scene, identified the house and carried out a raid of the house. During the operation, one Isma’il Isa, a 36 year old male from Kissayhip ‘B’ Methodists, was arrested and the following exhibits were recovered from his possession; one AK-47 rifle with Breach No. 5509100, loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition.
In another development, the Plateau State Police Command received an intelligence report from Bukier Village Bokkos Local Government Area, reporting that on 11/07/2024 at about 1:00pm, some cattle rearers were returning to their tents with their cattle when a number of unidentified hoodlums attacked them and carted away their cattle numbering over one hundred (100).
Upon receipt of this information, our gallant operatives from Bokkos Division led by the Divisional Police Officer swiftly raced to the scene and engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun duel, Due to our superior fire power, one of the hoodlums was neutralized, while others escaped with severe bullet wounds. The cattle were successfully recovered and the corpse was deposited at Luna Hospital morgue.
The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbemiga Emmanuel Adesina, psc, wishes to assure all citizens of Plateau State that the Command under his watch will continue to do everything within the ambits of its constitutional powers to ensure that all residents of Plateau State are safe. He further pledges his commitment to sustaining the peace currently being enjoyed on the Plateau.
CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina psc, assures Plateau residents of their safety.
ECOWAS Inspection Team Assesses Readiness of Nigerian Standby Force in Ondo
By: Zagazola Makama
An inspection team from the ECOWAS Force Headquarters and Army Headquarters has assessed the operational readiness of Nigeria’s ECOWAS standby force at Naquora Barracks in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the team, led by Brig.-Gen. Sheikh Sulaiman Massaquoi, visited the barracks on Nov. 7, 2026, to evaluate the troops’ preparedness for possible deployment.
The team received briefings on troop readiness, training and administrative matters, and witnessed demonstrations on roadblock operations and crowd dispersal.
Massaquoi commended the troops for their performance and urged them to sustain high standards of professionalism, discipline and physical fitness.
The inspection visit ended without any incident.
ECOWAS Inspection Team Assesses Readiness of Nigerian Standby Force in Ondo
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Gunshot-Wounded Victim in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have foiled a suspected kidnapping attempt and rescued a gunshot-wounded victim along the Rafin Sanyi axis in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 6 OPEP, deployed at Sopp, responded to a distress report at about 9:40 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026, after suspected kidnappers blocked the road in the area.
The swift intervention of the troops reportedly forced the criminals to flee before they could carry out their operation.
The troops subsequently combed the area and rescued one occupant of a Sharon vehicle who had sustained a gunshot wound.
The victim was evacuated to the Nigerian Army Medical Outpost at Tigi, where he received first aid treatment.
Troops have continued to dominate the general area through fighting patrols to prevent the criminals from regrouping and forestall further attacks.
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Gunshot-Wounded Victim in Plateau
Troops Raid Jos Hotel, Arrest Five Suspects Over Phone Snatching, Recover 26 Phones
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have raided a hotel along Baring Road in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, arresting five suspected criminals and recovering 26 mobile phones and other items.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 1 OPEP, while on patrol, responded to a report of phone snatching at about 9:00 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026.
Following the incident, the stolen phone was reportedly tracked to Prime House Hotel within the area, prompting the troops to conduct a raid on the facility.
The operation led to the arrest of five suspects identified as Tahir Suleiman, 25; Muhammed Ahmed, 25; Muhammed Labaran Haruna, 27; Yahya Yunusa, 20; and Aisha Mohammad, 22.
The suspects were reportedly found in possession of the tracked phone, while a further search led to the recovery of 26 mobile phones, 27 pouches, three MP devices, two earpods, an HP laptop, a knife and four power banks.
The vehicle belonging to the suspects was also towed to the headquarters of Sector 1 for a comprehensive search.
The suspects and recovered exhibits remain in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops Raid Jos Hotel, Arrest Five Suspects Over Phone Snatching, Recover 26 Phones
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