The combined team of police and military
personnel carried out the raid following a tipoff from some residents on the
suspicious movement of the Fulani leader known as Ardo whose activities have
been a concern to the community.
According to the Mangu Local Government
Caretaker Committee Chairman, Ifa Shikbena, the arrest was effected by security
operatives where the human skulls and firearms were discovered.
Confirming the incident, Special Task Force
Spokesman, Captain Salisu Mustapha explained that investigations are ongoing to
ascertain the kind of firearms recovered from the suspect and the number of
arrests as well as the human skulls found in his possession.
The Plateau state government noted with
concern the resurgence of violent attacks in some parts of the state in view of
the recent and steady peace been enjoyed for some time.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for
Information and Communications, Abraham Yiljap, the recent unprovoked attacks
have resulted in the loss of many lives causing pains among the people.
He pointed out that the “ latest attacks in
some parts of Jos South, Barkin Ladi and Wase local government areas appeared
deliberately aimed at plunging the state into larger and perpetual theatre of
conflict adding that the state government has in consultation with security
agencies adopted various measures to stop any spread of violence”.
The statement further “directed local
government management committee chairmen of the affected areas to adopt
specific pro-active measures to douse tension and maintain the peace of the
areas and called on the people of plateau state to remain calm but vigilant,
avoid any form of panic, and cooperate with security agencies in building up on
the level of peace already attained”.
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