The Plateau State Police Command, in investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack on Bin’per Community, Bwoi-Ruf District, Mangu Local Government Area, arrested one suspect allegedly linked to the attack.
The Command in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, in Jos, said the arrest followed credible intelligence received during the investigation.
“Through the efforts of our Divisional Police Officers in Mangu and Bokkos Divisions, the suspect was arrested and is currently in our custody, while investigation is on-going.
“The Command has intensified and efforts to identify and apprehend other persons who may be connected with the attack.
“We will continue to pursue all available leads in order to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and bring anyone found culpable to justice,” the PPRO stated.
The Commissioner of Police in the State, Ayodeji Faniyan, assured the residents that “the Command, under his leadership, is doing everything within its constitutional powers to ensure that the perpetrators of the attack, including anyone found to have sponsored, aided, abetted or participated in the act, are identified, arrested and made to face the full weight of the law.”
The Commissioner further tasked the residents, particularly those in the affected and neighbouring communities, “to remain vigilant and provide the security with timely, accurate and credible information that could assist in preventing crime, detecting criminal activities and apprehending offenders.”
He appreciated the continued cooperation and support of members of the public and reiterates its unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace and security across the state.
