Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Plateau State, have busted a kidnap syndicate and killed three suspects in a gun duel in Gyero General Area in Jos South Local Government Area.
While parading the suspects and the items recovered from the criminals, the commander of the operation, Major General Ibrahim Ali, said the suspects were believed to have masterminded recent kidnap incidences in the state and participated in the Jos prison jailbreak on November 28.
“The syndicate met its waterloo when troops of Operation Safe Haven tracked them to Gyero General Area where they plan and carry out their nefarious activities.
“The kidnappers on sighting the troops opened fire. Our troops responded with superior firepower resulting in the neutralisation of three kidnappers.
“Items recovered from the syndicate include one AK-47 Rifle, 2 AK-47 rifle magazines, 101 live rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, one tricycle, two phones, and two sharp knives,” he added.
While commending the resilience of the troops for another successful operation, the Commander Operation Safe Haven, Major General Ibrahim Ali urged law-abiding citizens to cooperate with security agencies and promptly report any suspicious movement in their area.
