The Special Task Force (STF)
in Jos, Plateau State, has disclosed that three of the 21 suspects arrested in
connection with the July 7, 2012 attacks in Barkin Ladi and Riyom that led to
the death of Senator Gyang Dantong and Hon. Gyang Fulani and 65 others are
currently facing trial at the High Court in Barkin Ladi.
Spokesman of the task force Captain Salisu Mustapha also said
that the 21 persons were arrested with the help of new strategies introduced to
enhance the operational capabilities of STF troops with a view to enhancing
security in Riyom and Barkin Ladi.
He said, “The other suspects were nabbed by STF in open arrest
while investigation to ascertain their level of involvement is still ongoing”.
According to him, three of the suspects have been handed over to
the state police command, while one person is in the custody of the Director
Security Service, with 16 in the custody of STF.
Mustapha added that security in the area had been enhanced with
additional base at Gashis to serve as a buffer zone.
He said that the STF had also launched emergency telephone
numbers aimed at enhancing troops’ response to distress calls as well as sensitized residents on the need for peaceful coexistence.
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