The Special Task Force has placed citizens of Plateau State on the red alert following reports of strange movements within the city of Jos, the state capital.

Reports said already over 80 strange faces suspected to have been contracted to perpetrate evil in Plateau State have been arrested in Rikkos area of Jos North Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesman of the STF, Captain Iwehe Ikedichi, confirmed that those arrested are nationals of Niger Republic, stressing that they are currently facing strict investigation by security personnel to find out the purpose of their mission to Jos.

The Special Task Force has placed citizens of Plateau State on the red alert following reports of strange movements within the city of Jos, the state capital.

Reports said already over 80 strange faces suspected to have been contracted to perpetrate evil in Plateau State have been arrested in Rikkos area of Jos North Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesman of the STF, Captain Iwehe Ikedichi, confirmed that those arrested are nationals of Niger Republic, stressing that they are currently facing strict investigation by security personnel to find out the purpose of their mission to Jos.

Captain Ikedichi said some citizens of Nigeria, who were among those arrested, have been investigated and discharged.

He confirmed that in the wake of the arrest, there were attacks in some villages of Riyom Local Government Areas of of Plateau State, resulting in the death many, including some military personnel.
It will be recalled that five villages were ransacked last week by suspected Fulani herdsmen in midnightraids in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, leaving scores dead.

The suspected assailants, fingered to be Fulani herdsmen, stormed the villages in the early hours ofFriday night, killing and burning several houses of people of Berom extraction.

Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Plateau State Police Command, Abu Emmanuel, and Ikedichi, expressed worry over the renewed crises in the state.

They called on citizens to always be on the alert and report any suspicious movement to security agencies for actions.

Emmanuel said operatives of the command have also been placed on 24 hours stand-by to swiftly respond to any distress call.

He said they are ready to deal ruthlessly with any group or individuals whose stock in trade is to foment trouble.

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STF confirms arrest of 80 Niger Republic nationals in Plateau