By John Wada, Lafia
Nasarawa State Police Command has commenced a special offensive to flush out bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminals hibernating in forests across the state.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Shetima Mohammed, flagged off the operation on Wednesday in Lafia while addressing operatives before moving into Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area of the State.
According to Mohammed, the exercise is in compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, to enhance security and restore lasting peace in the state.
He revealed that tactical squads, anti-kidnapping units and intelligence operatives have been deployed to identified flashpoints and forest corridors.
He stated that the operation will last till the end of December, charging officers involved to display professionalism and adhere strictly to rules of engagement.
To ensure effective coordination, the CP said the state has been split into three operational sectors.
Sector A which covers Lafia zone is under ACP Lamidu Alkali, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 58, Lafia, Sector B covering Akwanga zone is headed by ACP Kadir Umar, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 38, Akwanga, while Sector C covering Keffi zone is led by ACP Olobekga Saligo, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 69, Toto.
He further disclosed that the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Sanusi Jidda, will coordinate activities across all three sectors for the successful dismantling of criminal camps.
Mohammed appealed to residents to volunteer timely and credible information on suspicious movements, assuring that such information would be treated with utmost confidentiality.
He urged the public to remain law abiding and go about their legitimate businesses, reiterating the Command’s commitment to the protection of lives and property.
Speaking from Alagye Forest, DCP Jidda said intelligence reports showed that the forest is being used as a safe haven by bandits and kidnappers.
Jidda said the raids will be extended to other No hiding place for criminals as Police Storm Nasarawa Forests To Clear Bandits, Kidnappers Hideouts
By John Wada, Lafia
Nasarawa State Police Command has commenced a special offensive to flush out bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminals hibernating in forests across the state.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Shetima Mohammed, flagged off the operation on Wednesday in Lafia while addressing operatives before moving into Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area of the State.
According to Mohammed, the exercise is in compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, to enhance security and restore lasting peace in the state.
He revealed that tactical squads, anti-kidnapping units and intelligence operatives have been deployed to identified flashpoints and forest corridors.
He stated that the operation will last till the end of December, charging officers involved to display professionalism and adhere strictly to rules of engagement.
To ensure effective coordination, the CP said the state has been split into three operational sectors.
Sector A which covers Lafia zone is under ACP Lamidu Alkali, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 58, Lafia, Sector B covering Akwanga zone is headed by ACP Kadir Umar, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 38, Akwanga, while Sector C covering Keffi zone is led by ACP Olobekga Saligo, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 69, Toto.
He further disclosed that the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Sanusi Jidda, will coordinate activities across all three sectors for the successful dismantling of criminal camps.
Mohammed appealed to residents to volunteer timely and credible information on suspicious movements, assuring that such information would be treated with utmost confidentiality.
He urged the public to remain law abiding and go about their legitimate businesses, reiterating the Command’s commitment to the protection of lives and property.
Speaking from Alagye Forest, DCP Jidda said intelligence reports showed that the forest is being used as a safe haven by bandits and kidnappers.
Jidda said the raids will be extended to other forests in the state with a view to destroying criminal camps and arresting suspects for prosecution.
“We will not spare any criminal or their hideout. We have commenced aggressive raids on all known and suspected criminal camps,” he vowed.
He added that operatives are already combing the forests and will extend the operation to forested areas in Akwanga and Toto Local Government Areas.
He said over six units of well-equipped personnel have been mobilised for the operation and are ready to confront criminal elements.
Jidda expressed confidence that the sustained operations will improve security and restore public confidence in the state. in the state with a view to destroying criminal camps and arresting suspects for prosecution.
“We will not spare any criminal or their hideout. We have commenced aggressive raids on all known and suspected criminal camps,” he vowed.
He added that operatives are already combing the forests and will extend the operation to forested areas in Akwanga and Toto Local Government Areas.
He said over six units of well-equipped personnel have been mobilised for the operation and are ready to confront criminal elements.
Jidda expressed confidence that the sustained operations will improve security and restore public confidence in the state.
Moses J. Yusuf, is a practicing journalist and senior Zonal Correspondent with the Nasarawa Broadcasting Service NBS Lafia, He is the editor in Chief of the Spotlight Magazine. He hold National Diploma in Mass communication, from Nasarawa state polytechnic now Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic Lafia, Bsc and M.sc Mass communication from the Nasarawa state University Keffi.