By: Amb.
Valentine Adese (JP),
The Plateau
State Command of the Nigerian Police, led by CP EMMANUEL OLUGBEMIGA ADESINA,
psc, has arrested and paraded suspects for the offence of Criminal Conspiracy,
Intimidation, Extortion and attempt to kidnap.
The Command
during a press briefing addressed by the Commissioner of Police, CP EMMANUEL
OLUGBEMIGA ADESINA, psc, at the Police Headquarters said, the arrests is as a
result, determination and the efforts of
the Command toward fighting crime and criminality within the State.
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CP EMMANUEL AND OTHER OFFICERS
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The Commissioner
who took time to appreciate the people of Plateau State, the Media and Media Practitioners
in the state, in part said, “I want to take out this time to appreciate the
members of the press for cooperating with the Police, and for ensuring that you
feed the good people of Plateau State with accurate information.
“I also wish to
appreciate the Government of Plateau State for the overwhelming support given
to the Command.
“To the good and
peace loving citizens of Plateau State, I want to thank you for collaborating
with us and feeding the command with accurate, timely and useful information
which has helped us in our job of securing lives and properties”.
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While giving more
details of the press statement, the Police Public Relation Office (PPRO), DSP
Alfred Alabo anipr said, one of the major achievement of the Command is the
arrest of one of the kidnapers of a Priest in the state.
READ THE FULL TEST OF THE BRIEFING BELOW:
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CP AND OTHERS
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PLATEAU STATE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, CP EMMANUEL
OLUGBEMIGA ADESINA, psc BRIEFING WITH MEMBERS OF THE PRESS HELD ON FRIDAY 9TH
SEPTEMBER, 2024 AT THE POLICE HEADQUARTERS, JOS.
Good afternoon
members of the press, ladies and gentlemen.
I want to take
out this time to appreciate the members of the press for cooperating with the
Police, and for ensuring that you feed the good people of Plateau State with
accurate information.
I also wish to
appreciate the Government of Plateau State for the overwhelming support given
to the Command.
To the good and
peace loving citizens of Plateau State, I want to thank you for collaborating
with us and feeding the command with accurate, timely and useful information
which has helped us in our job of securing lives and properties.
I have called
you here today, to intimate you and the general public of our efforts toward
fighting crime and criminality within the State.
Below are some
of our operational breakthroughs within the period under review:
ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR THE OFFENCE OF CRIMINAL
CONSPIRACY, INTIMIDATION, EXTORTION AND ATTEMPT TO KIDNAP
I am pleased to
announce to you that the Plateau State Command under my leadership has arrested
one suspect in connection to a kidnap attempt which was reported at Pankshin
Division sometime on 20/02/2024. The Complainant, one Boniface Shiktuwa, male
of Buzuk village, Pankshin LGA received a phone call from an unknown caller
claiming that he has been paid the sum of Three Million Naira (N3,000,000.00) only
to eliminate him and his wife therefore he should give them a specific amount
of money to avoid being killed. After much bargaining, the victim offered to
pay the sum of Eight Hundred Thousand Naira (N800,000.00k) only but the caller
refused, hence he reported to the Police.
Upon receiving
the report, I directed the Officer in Charge, Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) to
swing into action and as a result, one Alheri Isaac, male was arrested in
connection with the crime. Interview of the suspect led to the arrest of one
Abdulkadir Suleiman, male, 27 years old who is the leader of the syndicate. The
case is still under investigation at the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and will be
charged to Court upon completion of investigation.
ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION,
ATTEMPTED MURDER, KIDNAP AND EXTORTION
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On 27/06/2024 at
about 4pm where one Ifeanyi Edwin, male of Shendam LGA received a threat via
GSM voice call and SMS threatening to kill him if he does not pay the sum of
Three Million Naira (N3,000,000.00k) only.
Upon receipt of
the report, I directed the officer in Charge, Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) to
mobilize his men and ensure that the person behind the phone call is tracked
and arrested. We are happy to inform you today, that one Alexander Kukeve,
male, 34 years old has been arrested in respect to a the kidnap attempt. During
our interview with the suspect, he confessed to the crime. The case is still
under investigation.
FOILED KIDNAP ATTEMPT, ARREST OF SUSPECT AND
RECOVERY OF FIREARM
On 07/07/2024 at
about 7PM, we received intelligence report informing the Command that on the
same date, one Zaidu Mohammed, male, 24 years old trespassed into the house of
one Ismail Mohammed who doubles as his brother as well as his in-law to look
for food from his sister. That while he was in the house, his brother in-law
saw a locally made pistol in his possession and attempted to collect it but he
proved stubborn and called for help from his friends who came and helped him to
escape with the firearm.
Upon receipt of
the report, the Suspect was immediately tracked and arrested. The case is
currently under investigation at the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) where the
suspect is helping us in our investigation with a view to arresting more
members of his syndicate and recovering possible exhibits.
ARREST OF
KIDNAP SUSPECT AND RESCUE OF VICTIMS
On 27/07/2024 at
about 2:30pm while acting upon intelligence report received by the Command, our
men at the Laranto Division rescued and arrested one Umar Adams, male, 27 years
of Angwan Rimi while he was about to be lynched by an angry mob along
Nepa-Rafin Gwaza village of Jos North LGA.
In the course of
investigation, we discovered the suspect is responsible for the kidnap of one
Hafsat Adamu, female, 5 years old and Umar Mohammed, male, 4 years old both
children of one Rayyanu Mohamed, male of same address. As a result of the
beating he received from the angry mob, the suspect sustained serious injury on
his head and was rushed to the Hospital for medical attention while the victims
were rescued and handed over to their family unhurt.
Exhibit
recovered from his possession includes; the cash sum of One Million, Four
Hundred and Ninety Two Thousand Naira (N1,492,000.00) only which was paid by
the victim’s family as ransom. The case is currently under investigation at the
Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) and will be charged to court upon
completion of the investigation.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED CULTISTS AND RECOVERY OF LOCALLY
MADE PISTOL
On 01/08/2024 at
about 04:20pm, the Command under my leadership arrested one Jeremiah Abwo 22
years, and Yohanna Amos 23 years, both male along Jenta Adamu Jos, who were
suspected to be members of a cult syndicate which specializes in terrorizing
innocent citizens along Jenta Adamu axis.
Upon sighting
our patrol team from the Anti-Cultism Unit (ACU), the suspects took to their
heels; after a hot chase however, they were arrested. Exhibits recovered in
their possession include; one locally made Pistol. Investigation into the
matter has been concluded at the State CID and the suspects have been charged
to Court for prosecution.
ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR ARMED ROBBERY, UNLAWFUL
POSSESSION OF LOCALLY FABRICATED RIFLE
On 08/08/2024 at
about 10am, a case of Criminal Conspiracy, Armed Robbery and Unlawful
possession of Firearm was reported at Gimbi Outstation, Wase Division.
Consequently, one Yakubu Sani, male, 20 years of Tunga village, Wase LGA was
arrested in possession of a locally fabricated riffle while returning from a
robbery operation. His fellow conspirator however, escaped arrest and is now at
large.
In the course of
our investigation, several other natives from Gabari-Tunga village and other
parts of Wase LGA came to the Station and identified the suspect as one of
those who have robbed them of one Boxer Motorcycle, the cash sum of Fourty Five
Thousand Naira (N45,000.00) only, one TECNO phone valued Three Thousand Naira
(N3,000.00) only and other valuables sometime in the month of July, 2024.
Investigation into the matter is still ongoing, the suspect will be charged to
Court upon conclusion of our investigation.
ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR CULPABLE HOMICIDE
On 10/08/2024 at
about 3PM, the Plateau State Police Command received a report at Mangu
divisional headquarters by one Mohammadu Buba, male of Tenti village, Barkin
Ladi LGA, reporting that on 09/08/2024 at about 2pm, his cattle rarer one
Abubakar Bello, male, 18 years old was attacked by one Dung Pwajok, male of
Kunet village while on his way to the fields to feed the cows. The said Pwajok
beat him seriously, and inflicted grievous injuries on him. The victim was
immediately rushed to the hospital where he was unfortunately confirmed dead by
the doctor on duty.
On receipt of
the report, I immediately directed the DPO Mangu to mobilized men to the scene.
The suspect has been arrested, while the corpse of the victim was released to
the family for burial according to Islamic rites as autopsy was declined. The
suspect is currently undergoing investigation at the State CID and will be
charged to Court upon conclusion of our investigation.
ARREST OF KIDNAP SUSPECT
The Plateau
State Police Command is pleased to announce to the general public the arrest of
a notorious kidnapper. The suspect, one Yahaya Haruna, male, 25 years old was
arrested by our patrol team attached to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) in Mangu
division. While interviewing the suspect, he confessed to the crime and is
currently helping the Police to apprehend other fleeing suspects. He will be
charged to Court upon the conclusion of our investigation.
RECOVERY OF FIREARMS
On 18/08/2024 at
about 5AM, we received credible intelligence reporting the activities of some
suspected hoodlums who were cited around Dilimi area, Jos North LGA.
Upon receipt of
the report, I immediately directed the DPO ‘C’ division to mobilize his Patrol
team and race to the scene. Upon sighting our patrol team, the hoodlums
immediately fled the area abandoning their belongings. The following items were
recovered from the scene: one locally fabricated Baretta pistol loaded with 9MM
live ammunition, and some dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. Efforts are
being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspects.
ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION AND
RECOVERY OF LOCALLY FABRICATED PISTOL
On 21/08/2024 at
about 4pm, one Ibrahim Usman Wau, male of Bauchi Ring Road reported at the
Nassarawa Gwong Police Division that one Joshua Zimah, male of same address
threatened to deal with him during a quarrel that ensued between them over
payment of wages for Local Securities at a mining site located at Aren village.
Upon receipt of
the complaint, I directed the DPO Nassarawa Gwong division to embark on
investigation into the matter. In the course of investigation, our detectives
arrested the suspect who was found in possession of one Locally fabricated
pistol with one cartridge. The case is currently under investigation at the
State CID.
DEFILEMENT/ARREST OF SUSPECTS
On 24/08/2024 at
about 4:30pm, one Victoria Livinus and one Kauna Stephen both female of Tudun
Wada Jos reported at the ‘A’ division Police station that one Miracle Igwbuike
male, 16 years of the same address has been having carnal knowledge of their
daughters, one Josephine Livinus, 9 years old, one Jennifer Livinus, 6 years
old and one Blessing Stephen, 12 years old, all female of same address.
Upon receipt of
the report, the suspect was immediately arrested by officers attached to the
division and brought to the station for interview. He confessed to the crime
and further stated that one Bongkat Dombin, female, 38 years of the same
address has been seducing and having sexual intercourse with him since he was
13 years old.
The said Bongkat
Dombin has also been arrested, and she confessed to the crime. Investigations
are being concluded with a view to charging the suspects to Court.
ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY,
INTIMIDATION, EXTORTION, AND ATTEMPT TO KIDNAP
On 27/08/2024 at
about 1PM, a case of Criminal conspiracy, Intimidation, Extortion and attempt
to kidnap was reported to the Pankshin Division of the Command. The
complainant, one Jeremiah Thomas, male of Posat Fier village of Pankshin LGA
stated that he received a phone call via GSM No.: 09075723458, threatening to
kidnap him unless he pays the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500,000.00k)
only. After much negotiation, they settled at the sum of Three Hundred Thousand
Naira (N300,000.00k) only and the kidnapper texted him the following account
Details: Account Name: Muktari Idris, Bank Name: First Bank Account Number:
2002210539. That the same GSM number later called one Daniel Longten, male of
Tinjim Kushu district, Pankshin LGA and made the same demands threatening to
kidnap the victim after two (2) days of failing to remit the required amount.
That, two days after the threat was issued and having received no positive
response, the suspected kidnapper resurfaced, shoting sporadically at his house
and later called to warn him against his next visit. He further texted him the
following account details: Account Name: Mamuda, Bank Name: Moniepoint MFB
Account Number: 5438242412. To further solidify his threats, he informed Mr
Daniel Longten that his gang was responsible for the kidnap of on Fr Jude
Nwachukwu of St. Vincent De-Paul Church Fier Parish.
Upon receipt of
the report, I immediately directed the Officer in Charge, Anti-Kidnapping Unit
(AKU) to mobilize men and ensure the arrest of the suspect. As a result of the
swift response the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the Suspect, one Saidu Umar was
arrested and is currently undergoing investigation with a view to charging him
to court accordingly.
ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT AND RECOVERY OF
FIREARMS
On 27/08/2024 at
about 2pm, the we received a distress call from a good Samaritan in Gut,
Rayfield Jos South Local Government Area reporting a robbery incident going on
at APJ Plaza Rayfield Resort area.
Upon receipt of
the report, I immediately directed the DPO Anglo-Jos to mobilize men and race
to the scene. Consequently, the following suspects were arrested: one Lohjul
Sunday Sale, 25 years and Matthew Moses, both male of Bukuru area.
In the course of
interviewing the suspects, we discovered that they arrived at the shop armed
with a locally fabricated pistol in a tricycle with Reg. No. BUU844VC PLATEAU.
After they had intimidated the sales girl and dragged her into the restroom,
they selected clothes worth Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N250,000.00)
only. Exhibits recovered from their possession includes one Locally fabricated
pistol, the Tricycle with Reg. No. BUU 844 VC PLATEAU and the clothes they had
stolen. The case is currently under investigation at the State CID and will be
charged to Court upon conclusion of investigation.
ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY, ARMED
ROBBERY AND POSSESSION OF PROHIBITTED FIREARM
On 28/08/2024 at
about 1PM, we received an intelligence report revealing the activities of some
syndicates of Motorcycle snatchers operating in Shimankar area of Shandam Local
Government Area.
Upon receipt of
the intelligence report, I immediately ordered the Officer in Charge,
Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) to mobilize his men to the scene. Consequently, one
Haruna Abubakar, also known as Leggi, male of Anguwan Simon Makera Village in
the Moekat District of Shendam LGA.
During interview
of the suspect, he confessed to being a member of a motorcycle snatching and
kidnapping syndicate and has been responsible for the theft of unspecified
number of motorcycles from innocent citizens within the locality. He further
revealed that one Alh. Korai Sale, male has been the one responsible for
providing his syndicate with the firearm they use in carrying out their
operations. Alh. Korai Sale has been arrested and the AK47 riffle with Breach
No.: 86258 was recovered with 26 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition. He confessed
to being in possession of the firearm which he uses to protect his family and
unspecified number of cows. The two suspects are currently helping us in our
investigation.
Thank you and God bless you.
