By: Amb. Valentine Adese (JP),
Just a few weeks after resuming office, the Commissioner of Police (CP), Plateau State and the Plateau State Command’s Operational Strategies have started yielding results.
The Commissioner, CP Hassan Steven Yabanet FCID, psc(+), proudly disclosed this feat today in his Maiden Press Briefing at the Plateau State Police Headquarters in Jos.
He said, “I am pleased to inform you today that the application of my operational strategies within a few weeks in office is what translated to this massive harvest of criminal suspects paraded before you”.
While giving an account of his stewardship and achievements in the performance of his and the command’s Constitutional responsibilities to the good people of Plateau State through the press briefing, CP Hassan said, “On assumption of office as the Commissioner of Police Plateau State, I took time to painstakingly study the predominant security challenges in the State.
“Such action was further accompanied by immediate visit to the epic centers that were bedeviled by insecurity, namely; Mangu, Bokkos, Bassa, Riyom and Barkin Ladi to see things for myself and interface with the officers and men involved in the operation.
“This gave me a clear view of the security situation of the State and facilitated in the designing of a new workable operational template for the Command, which I am confident will flush out criminals from their nests across the State.
According to CP Hassan, the Command has arrested suspects for “CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY, TRESPASS, DISTURBANCE OF PUBLIC PEACE, KIDNAPPING and CULPABLE HOMICIDE”.
READ THE FULL PRESS BRIEFING TET BELOW:-
THE PLATEAU STATE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, CP HASSAN STEVE YABANET, FCID, psc(+) MAIDEN PRESS BRIEFING HELD ON 27TH FEBRUARY, 2024 AT THE POLICE HEADQUARTERS, JOS.
Good afternoon gentlemen of the press, and welcome to the Police Headquarters.
It is with a deep sense of professional fulfillment that I called you this afternoon to brief you and give you an account of our stewardship/achievements in the performance of our constitutional responsibilities to the good people of Plateau State.
On assumption of office as the Commissioner of Police Plateau State, I took time to painstakingly study the predominant security challenges in the State. Such action was further accompanied by immediate visit to the epic centers that were bedeviled by insecurity, namely; Mangu, Bokkos, Bassa, Riyom and Barkin Ladi to see things for myself and interface with the officers and men involved in the operation.
This gave me a clear view of the security situation of the State and facilitated in the designing of a new workable operational template for the Command which I am confident will flush out criminals from their nests across the State.
I am pleased to inform you today that the application of my operational strategies within a few weeks in office is what translated to this massive harvest of criminal suspects paraded before you.
Below are some of our achievements.
ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY, TRESPASS, DISTURBANCE OF PUBLIC PEACE, KIDNAPPING AND CULPABLE HOMICIDE
On 01/02/2024 at about 1000pm, some unknown gunmen numbering about seven persons invaded the house and premises of St. Vincent de Paul parish, Fier district, Pankshin and kidnapped two parish priests namely Rev. Fr. Kenneth M. Kanwa and Rev. Fr. Jude Nwachukwu to unknown destination. In order to scare the public and clear the way of escaping with the victims, the kidnappers shot and killed one Christopher Maurice Nankyes, male. The community led by the youth leaders arrested the following named persons based on reasonable suspicion; one Christopher Yaro, male, 52yrs, one Fwantus Adams male, now at large, one Nyaous Gideon Datit, male now at large, Chul-watpe, male at large and one Two Face, now at large. Efforts made by the DPO Pankshin division to take over the suspects from the community leaders was vehemently rejected. In the process, the suspects escaped to different locations.
Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State command directed the O/C Anti-Kidnapping Unit Jos, to make a local circulation on Police social media platforms, which led to the arrest of one Christopher Yaro AKA “Munanka” in Ogun State Police Command where he had escaped to. The suspect confessed to being responsible for the kidnap of the two Reverend Fathers in Pankshin LGA. Investigation is ongoing, to arrest other suspects at large. The suspect will soon be charged to court.
ARREST OF KIDNAP/CULPABLE HOMICIDE SUSPECTS:
The Plateau State Police Command under my leadership has successfully arrested one Ado Abubakar, male, in connection with the kidnap of one Lawan Sale and one Sani Sale, both male of Geleji village. On 14/02/2024 at about 0800pm while acting on credible intelligence, a combined team of Policemen, Vigilante and community youths led by the DPO Gindiri Division, combed the surrounding bushes in search of the victims. In the course of the search, they discovered the decomposing body of one of the victims namely, Sani Sale inside an abandoned well with his hands and legs tied with a rope. Careful observation revealed matchet cuts around his body.
In the course of investigation, one Asiya Sale, female, the wife of the victim who was together with the victim when the assailants attacked is currently helping the Police in their investigations. We are currently intensifying our efforts with a view to arresting the other Four (4) suspects who are currently at large.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED CATTLE RUSTLERS
On 13/02/2024 at about 455pm, our men in conjunction with troops of STF Sector 8 intercepted and arrested one Wudeana Dahiru 25yrs, and one Usman Saidu both male of of Kasuwan Ali at Sabon Barki along Gindiri-Mangu road, while conveying cattles suspected to have been stolen to Jos. Exhibits recovered from the suspects include one navy blue Sharon bus with an Abuja Reg. No. RBC 353 XF, Two cows, Three mobile phones, ATM cards and cash sum of N30,200.00.
The suspects confessed in the course of interrogation that they were sent to deliver the cows to someone in Jos. Efforts are underway to authenticate the ownership of the cattle. The suspects would be charged to court soon.
FOILED KIDNAPPING/RESCUE OF VICTIMS
The Police received a report on 15/02/2024 at about 11pm from one Anna John, female, of GRA, Pankshin that on the same date at about 1030pm, unknown gunmen invaded their compound and kidnapped the following persons; one Juliet Deme female, a staff of UBA Pankshin, Eunice Josiah female, a student of College of Health/Technology Pankshin and one Rev. Fr. Pius Anlong male, a catholic priest of Immaculate Heart parish, Shendam.
On receipt of the report, the DPO led a team of policemen and Vigilante group attached to the division, and trailed the hoodlums. A gun battle ensued between the Police and the hoodlums who fled as a result of our superior fire power, with gunshot wounds. The three victims were rescued unhurt by the Police team and taken to the hospital for medical examination and treatment, no ransom was paid. We are still intensifying investigation into the matter with a view to arresting the fleeing suspects. (Video with PPRO)
REPEL OF ATTACK
I am pleased to inform you that we successfully repelled a planned attack against communities in Mangu LGA. On 17/02/2024 at about 0100am, we received intelligence from an anonymous caller reporting an attack at Shimlang village of Mangu LGA by armed hoodlums. On receipt of information, the DPO Mangu division swiftly led a team of officers stationed at Farin kasa village and two Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) to the scene and engaged the attackers in a gun battle. The team successfully repelled the attack and forced the hoodlums to flee in disarray. Fortunately, no life was lost and no house was burnt.
We have however, stepped up patrols and surveillance in the affected areas to restore public confidence.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERY GANG LEADER
On 17/02/2024 at about 0130am, our men at Kanke Division in collaboration with Vigilante and Neighborhood Watch a suspected robbery gang leader. The suspect, one Kome Kassem male of same address reportedly broke into the house of one Cleopas Butpan and attacked him at gun point. The victim summoned courage and struggled with the suspect. The suspect sustained injuries on his forehead, hands and face. He attempted to escape, but was intercepted by Police team who arrested him and took him to the station. Investigation revealed that the suspect is the gang leader of a cult syndicate terrorizing communities in Amper District, robbing unsuspecting citizens of their properties. The syndicate is also popular for vandalizing boreholes and carting away submersive pumps in the area. He would soon be charged to court.
FOILED KIDNAPPING/RESCUE OF KIDNAP VICTIM
On the 20/02/24 at about 1030pm, a distress call was received at the Rantya division from one Shittu Haruna male, of Angwan Kaji that the house of one elder Emmanuel Agada, male, 66 yrs old, a retiree from ITF was under serious attacked by kidnappers numbering about twelve (12).
On receipt of the tip-off, we quickly mobilized our crack team from Rantya Division. They rushed to the scene. After a serious gun battle, the kidnappers fled into the nearby mountains. The victim was rescued unhurt.
Exhibits recovered from the scene include; 6mm ammunition of AK-47. Investigation is ongoing to get the fleeing suspects arrested.
ARREST OF ONE-CHANCE SYNDICATE OPERATING ON TRICYCLE
On 20/02/2024 at about 0630pm, an information was received through our Eagle Eye Patrol Unit that a suspected one-chance syndicate was operating along Dogon Karfe, Jos and while in an attempt to dispossess one Abubakar Mohammed of his phone and valuables, the syndicate was overpowered by our men and with the help of some good citizens of the state, they were able to effect the arrest of some suspects, namely; one Yazid Ukasha, male, 23yrs of Nassarawa Gwong and one Adamu Yahaya Garba, male, 22yrs of Layin Dan Maraya. Detailed investigation revealed that the suspects are members of a one-chance syndicate that has been robbing unsuspecting passengers of their valuables within the Jos metropolis.
Exhibits recovered from the suspects include; one tricycle with PT No. PTA-861 and Reg. No. WAS-371 WL. They will soon be charged to court.
CULPABLE HOMICIDE/ARREST OF SUSPECT
On 20/02/2024 at about 6pm, information was received at the Anglo-Jos division by a good Samaritan that on 15/02/2024 at about 8pm, one Joseph Yakubu, male, 29yrs of Kambel Anglo-Jos had minor misunderstanding with his father, one Yakubu Dalyop aged 49yrs. As a result, the son took a pounding pistol and hit the Father on the head. The father became unconscious and was rushed to Plateau State Specialist Hospital for medical attention. Unfortunately, he died on 19/02/2024 at about 1pm while receiving treatment. The suspect has been arrested while the corpse was deposited at the Same hospital mortuary. case is under investigation, and the suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of the case.
ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY/ ARMED ROBBERY AND RECOVERY OF LOCALLY FABRICATED PISTOL
On 21/02/2024, at about 9pm, a report was received at the ‘A’ division Police station from one Favour Vincent male of Jenta Adamu, Jos, stating that on the same date at about 8pm while passing at the Police Field Jos, he was robbed of his Tecno Spark 8 phone valued N65,000.00k, First Bank and Opay ATM cards at gunpoint by one Raphael Dongnan Kangtun, male, 26yrs of beside Jesus Relevant Ministry, Tudun Wada Jos and one CJ, male, of near ‘A’ division Barracks.
Upon receipt of the report, the suspects were arrested by our Policemen. Upon carrying out a search on them, one locally fabricated pistol was recovered from the suspects. They will soon be charged to court.
REPEL OF ATTACK
A distress call was received on 26/02/2024 at about 0730pm from Mabel area, outskirts of Bokkos town that some hoodlums were trying to attack and kidnap some women while returning from mining site. On receipt of the report, our surveillance team raced to the scene and rescued the women from the hoodlums who fled on sighting our team. Efforts are being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspects.
ON THE PLANNED PROTEST
It is paramount to note that the Police upholds the position of the constitution which gives citizens the right to protest; however, such rights to protest must be peaceful, noting that violent protest is criminal and will not be tolerated by the Police.
In conclusion,
I want to appreciate the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM for the manpower, material and equipment support given to the Plateau State Command in this operation.
We equally want to salute his Excellency, the Executive and peace loving Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, for all the support given to the Police in the ongoing operation in Plateau State.
I also want to appreciate the synergy between the Police and other security agencies in Plateau State.
Thank you and God bless you.
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