The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a particular safety operation to dislodge bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and different legal components from their hideouts in forests throughout the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, introduced the operation on Tuesday in Lafia whereas addressing personnel forward of the train at Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area.
Mohammed mentioned the operation was being carried out in step with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to strengthen safety and restore peace throughout the state.
He disclosed that tactical groups, anti-kidnapping operatives and intelligence personnel had been deployed to recognized safety flashpoints and forested areas.
According to him, the operation would run till the tip of December, with personnel directed to preserve professionalism and comply strictly with established guidelines of engagement.
The police commissioner defined that the state had been divided into three operational sectors to guarantee efficient protection and coordination.
Sector A, overlaying the Lafia zone, is led by ACP Lamidu Alkali, Squadron Commander of Mopol 58, Lafia. Sector B, overlaying the Akwanga zone, is headed by ACP Kadir Umar, Squadron Commander of Mopol 38, Akwanga, whereas Sector C, overlaying the Keffi zone, is led by ACP Olobekga Saligo, Squadron Commander of Mopol 69, Toto.
He added that the Deputy Commissioner of Police in control of Operations, Sanusi Jidda, would coordinate actions throughout the three sectors to make sure the efficient dismantling of legal camps.
Mohammed referred to as on residents to present well timed and credible details about suspicious actions, assuring them that every one info provided can be handled confidentially.
He additionally urged members of the general public to stay law-abiding and proceed their regular actions, reaffirming the command’s dedication to defending lives and property.
Meanwhile, Jidda, who led the staff to Alagye Forest, mentioned intelligence reviews indicated that bandits and kidnappers had been utilizing the forest as a hideout.
He mentioned the police would prolong the raids to different forested areas throughout the state, with the intention of dismantling legal camps and arresting suspects for prosecution.
“We won’t spare any legal or their hideout. We have commenced aggressive raids on all identified and suspected legal camps,” Jidda mentioned.
He added that personnel had been already working within the forests and would prolong the train to forested areas in Akwanga and Toto native authorities areas.
According to him, greater than six models of properly geared up personnel had been mobilised for the operation and had been ready to confront legal components working within the forests.
Jidda expressed optimism that sustained safety operations would enhance security and restore public confidence throughout Nasarawa State.
