By Tobias Lengnan Dapam
The Nigerian Military said its troops of Operation Safe Haven arrested 50 criminals at various locations in Jos, the Plateau state capital.
Speaking yesterday in Abuja, while giving update about the military operations in the country, Major General, John Enenche,
Coordinator, Defence Media Operations,
Defence Headquarters, said the arrest were made from 3 to 9 September, 2020.
Specifically, Enenche said 35 suspected criminals were arrested during raids on some identified criminal hideouts at West of Mines, Mid West, Charcoal Market and Busa Buji areas of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
He added that on 5 September 2020, the troops raided hideouts of suspected Sara Suka criminals at Yantifa, New Market, Terminus and Bauchi road in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
“Troops apprehended 20 Sara Suka suspects at the location while two members of the syndicate specializing in the production of fake security agencies identity cards were also apprehended.
“Currently, all the arrested suspects are being profiled after which they will be handed over to the appropriate prosecuting agency for further action.”