The Plateau State Police Command on Wednesday said 51 people were arrested for violating government directives and attempting to vandalise private properties.
This was disclosed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer DSP Alfred Alabo in Jos the State Capital.
He said, “The Plateau State Police Command wishes to commend 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, Olugbemiga Emmanuel Adesina, expresses disappointment at the way and manner certain youths flagrantly disregarded government directives by coming out of their residents to attack armed Policemen at Yan Taya market and other parts of Jos North LGA 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”, he maintained.
“Consequently, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police alongside heads of other security agencies have carried out an on-the-spot assessment/surveillance patrol of the nooks and crannies of the State capital, to ascertain the level of compliance.
“In that outing, a total number of 26 suspects were arrested for noncompliance with the curfew and attempting to burgle people’s shops to loot their wares.
“Additionally, on 7th August 2024, 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”, he explained.
He assured that the suspects have been investigated and charged to court accordingly.
Meanwhile, the CP warned youths sternly against brandishing foreign flags in any part of the state, stressing that Nigeria is a sovereign nation and anyone caught indulging in such a treasonable act will be apprehended and prosecuted accordingly.
“The Plateau State Police Command is committed to ensuring the safety of lives and properties and will not condone any form of looting/vandalization or any act capable of truncating the fragile peace on the Plateau.
“We call on all Plateau residents to report any suspicious activity around them”.
