OPEP Arrests Militia element in Herder’s Killing, Another Suspected Kidnapper With 15 Cattle in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two suspected Militia elements, including a prime suspect in the killing of a herder and another suspected kidnapper found with 15 cattle in separate operations in Plateau State.
Security sources said the arrests followed sustained manhunt operations by troops of Sector 6 OPEP in collaboration with local residents and vigilantes.
The first arrest was made at about 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 29 in Tishal village, Ganawuri District, Riyom Local Government Area.
The sources said troops, working with locals and vigilantes, apprehended the prime suspect, identified as Mr Bombok Maichibi, in connection with the killing of a herder on Oct. 18 in the community.
The suspect is currently in custody undergoing interrogation.
In a separate operation, troops of Sector 6 OPEP deployed at Sopp arrested a suspected kidnapper identified as Mr Nasiru Alhassan.
The arrest was made at about 3:27 p.m. on Oct. 29 at Polewire community in Riyom Local Government Area.
The suspect was reportedly found in possession of 15 cattle during the operation.
The sources said the suspect and the recovered livestock were subsequently moved to Sector 6 Headquarters at Makera for further investigation.
The arrests form part of ongoing security operations aimed at apprehending criminal elements, recovering stolen livestock and restoring peace across communities in Plateau State.
