The Plateau State police operatives have arrested two more suspects in addition to the Five suspects earlier announced, following the unfolding of events around the killings in Mangu LGA.
According to a press release signed by the Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, said that exhibits recovered from them include two cutlasses, one dagger and some amount of money suspected to have been stolen from the houses they looted, as they were all arrested in the act of committing the crime by officers from the tactical team led by Supol Bamidele know Eagle eye unit.
The Command spokesperson said that suspects are presently in custody and will be charged to court for prosecution after due investigations are concluded.
The statement read, “As part of the Command’s efforts to maintain peace and order, there has been an intensified security presence in and around Mangu Local Government Area.
“After calm was restored to the communities, more bodies were recovered which is part of the thirty (30) earlier reported. The figures are as follows: (1) Kubat Village 27, (2) Kantoma Village 31, (3) Alagon 6, (4) Kubwas 8, (5) Dumnang 9, (6). Shangal 1, (7) Gwet 3, and (8) Washna 2.
“As at the time of filling this report, Manret hospital had about Fifteen (15) injured persons, Infinity Hospital had over Eight (8), Allah Nakowa Hospital had over Sixteen (16) while at Mangu Cottage Hospital there is an unspecified number of persons receiving treatment there also.
“The Command extends its condolences to the families of the deceased and assures them that everything possible is being done to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice.
The CP also urged the good people of Plateau State to remain calm and cooperate with the Police and other Security agencies in their efforts to maintain law and order in the State through the timely reportage of suspicious activities in and around their environment, as security is everybody’s business
He also assures them that the Police will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all the residents of Plateau State.
