Plateau Vigilante Commander Lauds Troops’ Arrest Of 2 Suspects For Attacking Members

Plateau State Commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), Mr Joseph Zimmah, has counseled troops of “Operation Enduring Peace” (OPEP) for arresting two suspects who attacked his members and burnt their workplace in Jos North native authorities space.

Zimmah gave the commendation in his response to the assault on his males by hoodlums within the locality.

He famous that VGN members are deployed throughout all nooks and crannies of Plateau, preventing insurgents and bandits to make sure safety, however are working with insufficient assist.

LEADERSHIP experiences that the troops on Tuesday arrested two suspects over the assaults on the vigilantes and the burning of their workplace round NEPA in Jos North.

The media info officer of OPEP, Capt. Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, who confirmed the arrest, mentioned the suspects had been apprehended by troops of Sector 1, OPEP.

“The arrest followed allegations linking the suspects to the attack on vigilante personnel and the subsequent setting ablaze of their office. The suspects are currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action,” Oteh mentioned.

He mentioned the arrests fashioned a part of ongoing efforts by OPEP to deal with felony actions and preserve peace throughout Plateau State.

“Security personnel will proceed to accentuate operations geared toward figuring out and apprehending people concerned in acts able to undermining peace and safety within the state. We name on members of the general public to cooperate with the navy and different safety companies by offering well timed and credible info that would help in stopping felony actions and apprehending suspects.

“The continued cooperation and support of members of the public remain crucial to our efforts to maintain peace and security across the state,” he added.