The Nigeria Police has confirmed the arrest of three additional suspects in connection with the recent spate of killings in Plateau State.
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, in a statement on Monday, said this follows a string of targeted operations by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT).
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Adejobi said the operations focused on curbing criminal conspiracy, gunrunning, and the unlawful possession of firearms—offences believed to be linked to the violent attacks that have plagued parts of the state.
He said on 3 May, at approximately 4:30 p.m., IRT operatives acting on credible intelligence arrested one Abubakar Jibrin in the Kalone community, Shendam Local Government Area.
According to him, Jibrin was found in possession of prohibited firearms and his confession led to the recovery of one submachine gun (SMG) rifle with an empty magazine hidden in his residence.
Adejobi said further success was recorded the following day, 4 May, in Barkin Ladi LGA, where police recovered two fabricated revolver rifles.
He said these were traced to cartridges linked to another suspect, Ismail Danjuma, who is currently in custody and assisting with investigations into the Plateau killings.
“These recent operations underscore the Nigeria Police Force’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that every individual complicit in these condemnable killings is apprehended and brought to justice,” he said.
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According to him, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, urged the public to remain calm and continue supporting the efforts of law enforcement agencies.
He said the IGP also appealed for credible information that could aid the ongoing efforts to restore peace in Plateau State and other troubled regions across the country.
