by Christiana Gokyo, Jos
A total number of 51 suspects have been arrested for violating government directives and attempting to vandalize private properties in Jos.
The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, alongside heads of other security agencies have carried out an on-the-spot assessment/surveillance patrol of nooks and crannies of the State capital, to ascertain the level of compliance.
The CP disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Jos by the PPRO, DSP Alfred Alabo, in which it indicated that, “During that outing, a total number of twenty-six (26) suspects were arrested for noncompliance with the curfew and attempting to burgle people’s shops and to loot their wares.
“While on Wednesday (today) 07/08/2024, twenty-five (25) suspects were arrested by the STF operatives for similar crimes and handed over to the Plateau State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation. Meanwhile, the suspects have been investigated and charged to court accordingly.
“The Command wishes the good people of Plateau State, especially the youths, for complying with the curfew imposed by the State Government and the level of cooperation given to the Police and other security agencies in the execution of this order.
“However, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbemiga Emmanuel Adesina, has expressed disappointment at the way and manner certain youths flagrantly disregarded government directives by coming out of their residents to attack armed Policemen at Yen Tire Market and other parts of Jos North Local Government Area of the state.
“The Command wishes to reiterate that the decision of the State Government to impose the curfew is in the best interest of all Plateau residents; hence, we will ensure that this directive is fully complied with.
“The Commissioner also used the opportunity to sternly warn against brandishing of foreign flags in any part of the State, stressing that Nigeria is a sovereign nation and anyone caught indulging in such treasonable act will be apprehended and prosecuted accordingly.”
According to him, “The Command is committed in ensuring the safety of lives and property and will not condone any form of looting/vandalization or any act capable of truncating the fragile peace on the Plateau.”