Troops of Operation Safe Haven, combating crimes in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, have killed four gunmen suspected to be bandits and arrested 17 others over various crimes within its areas of responsibility.
Media Officer of the operation, Capt James Oya, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos, the Plateau State capital.
Oya explained that the suspects were apprehended over kidnapping, murder, violent attacks on communities, and illicit drug peddling, among others.
He pointed out that the suspects were arrested during a special operation conducted by its troops between Oct. 29 and Nov. 5.
“We rescued four kidnapped victims, prevented six attempts to attack vulnerable communities and responded to 13 distress calls within the period under review,” he said.
Oya said its commander, Maj.-Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar appreciated the residents of Plateau, Bauchi, and Kaduna states for supporting the military and other security agencies in their bid to strengthen security within its areas of operation.
