News at ViewPointNigeria’s  desk indicates that the Commander of the Special Task Force in Jos, Major General Rogers Ibe Nicholas has explained why his team has intercepted 213 vehicles of armed vigilantes heading to the NYSC orientation camp in Jos for training.

According to him, the vigilante groups which came from various states of the country entered Plateau state without due clearance and authorization from relevant authorities.

Nicholas, who disclosed this during a courtesy call on the state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), added that the vehicles were intercepted at a check point in Riyom Local Government Area of the state.

He also said: “The group wore different types of uniforms and when intercepted, they said they were coming from Jigawa, Nasarawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Kwara, Kaduna, Kebi and Benue States.

“Upon due interrogation, we found out that they were illegally making entry into Plateau State for the purpose of training, and we have made it clear that we shall not allow any group of persons come into the state with arms for whatever purpose without due authorization because we want to sustain the peace we have laboured so hard to build.

“If anyone is coming into Plateau State with arms to train, you must have documents to show, before we can allow you.”

The commander has been consulting with relevant stakeholders in the state in recent times, including Christian and Muslim leaders, soliciting their support and prayers for the sustenance of the existing peace in the state.

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Why we detained 213 vigilante Vehicles in Jos – STF