Alfred Alabo
3 Nov
The police in Plateau State have trailed a gang of kidnappers to their den, rescued six victims, and killed one of the kidnappers. Spokesperson for the state’s police command, Alfred Alabo, said the feat was part of its efforts to get rid of criminal elements in the state...
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Plateau State Police Command has warned suspected hoodlums planning to forcefully gain access into the House of Assembly complex, to foment trouble, to desist from such evil plot.
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Gunmen have kidnapped the paramount ruler of Mhiship Nation in Pankshin Local Council of Plateau State, His Royal Highness (HRH), Sunday Dajep.
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The Plateau State Police Command has again uncovered nefarious act of a so-called pastor, Albarka Bitrus Sukuya ‘male’ of Jenta Apata, area of Jos, who on several occasions staged his kidnap with his cohorts and receive ransom from sympathising members of his congregation.
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Plateau State Police Command has rescued a kidnap victim and recovered his official Hilux vehicle. Spokesperson for the Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Alfred Alabo, confirmed the development in a statement yesterday.
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