While receiving medical attention for gunshot wounds in a hospital, the police have taken into custody one of the bandits who attacked the Zurack Community in the Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
This was verified in a statement released on Tuesday by Alabo Alfred, the Plateau State Police Command spokesman.
He added that in the Bangalala Forest of the Wase Local Government Area, members of the Police Force killed seven bandits in a coordinated assault by the DSS and other security personnel.
The State Criminal Investigation Department has taken custody of the apprehended bandits and will be conducting a covert investigation, according to the PPRO.
“Other bandits who fled during the operation attacked Zurak and Dakai villages, killed nine persons and burnt down six houses while on the run.
The statement added, “Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State command, has made more deployment to the area and has directed the Area Commander of Langtang to relocate his base to Wase Local Government Area with immediate effect.
“The command is also pleased to announce to the state government and the people of Plateau State that one of the bandits who escaped and went to seek treatment at a hospital in Wase was arrested with gunshot wounds.
“The suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Jos, for discreet investigation.”
It said the commissioner assured that the police would not rest until the perpetrators of this evil act were arrested and brought to book.
SOURCE: PUNCH NG
