Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Tuesday 10 August 2021 arrested
8 suspects in connection with the shooting of 3 women on a farm close
to Rafin Bauna general area, in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau
State.
The troops earlier responded to a distress call that 3 women
were shot on their farm close to Rafin Bauna by unknown gunmen and
immediately mobilized to the scene, discovering 2 of the 3 women were
shot dead on the spot, while one of the women sustained gunshot wounds.
A
statement by the Military Information Officer, Major Tishaku Takwa said
the bodies were recovered while the injured woman was evacuated to a
medical facility for medical care. Unfortunately, she later died while
receiving treatment.
The general area was immediately cordoned off
and 8 suspects were arrested in connection with the shooting incidence
while the suspects are in the custody of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) and
are undergoing interrogation the statement further said.
The
Commander OPSH Major General Ibrahim Ali has once again charged
personnel to remain vigilant and take necessary measures to clamp down
on criminal elements in the communities.
He also urged law-abiding
citizens to always call the help lines distributed to provide
information to troops for prompt action while reassuring them of his
commitment to deal decisively with those bent on causing trouble in
Plateau state and environs
