Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnapper in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a suspected kidnapper in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Sources disclosed that the suspect was apprehended at about 11:20 a.m. on May 6 by troops of Sector 4 deployed at Gashish following credible intelligence.
The sources said the operation was carried out at Kara village in Barkin Ladi LGA.
According to the sources, the suspect was arrested during a targeted operation based on actionable intelligence on criminal activities within the area.
“The suspect is currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action,” the sources said.
The military added that troops had continued to intensify intelligence-driven operations across Plateau to curb kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities threatening peace in affected communities.
