A number of young people who allegedly carried out a violent attack on a military formation near Kerang in Plateau State have been taken into custody, according to Operation SAFE HAVEN.
According to Oya James, the media information officer, the attack took place in the Mangu Local Government Area’s Kerang settlements and involved property damage as well as an assault on Air Force personnel who were enforcing a 24-hour curfew.
In a statement last night, James stated, “Not only did the community destroyed and looted, but they also attacked Air Force Personnel enforcing the 24-hour curfew in Kerang Mangu, Plateau State. We have successfully apprehended the perpetrators and seized a cache of dangerous weapons used in the attack.
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“In a shocking act of aggression, the youth of Kerang Mangu launched an assault on our troops deployed to maintain peace and security during the curfew. This attack, which included firing at the troops’ patrol vehicles, posed a significant threat to the safety of both the military personnel and the community at large.
“During the subsequent operation to apprehend the attackers, the military successfully recovered a significant arsenal of weapons. The seized items include one AK-47 rifle, four locally fabricated automatic rifles, one locally made mortar bomb launcher, seven empty shells of 7.62mm, one empty shell of a cartridge, one pistol magazine, 36 Boris, three rounds of 7.62mm, and seven rounds of 9 x 19mm.
“The Nigerian Military denounces this reckless and unlawful act of violence in the strongest possible terms. Such behaviour not only endangers the lives of our dedicated troops but also undermines the peace and stability of the entire community. We are committed to upholding the rule of law and will not tolerate any attempts to disrupt the peace and security of the region.”
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We implore the peaceful residents of Kerang as well as all other citizens to abstain from acts of violence and to show respect for the government’s authority. The community’s overall well-being depends on everyone abiding by the 24-hour curfew, which was imposed as a necessary precaution to protect everyone’s lives and property.
The people of Plateau State are given the assurance by the military that every effort will be taken to guarantee the safety and security of all law-abiding residents. We want the community’s assistance in giving information that could result in the capture of anyone engaged in illegal activity.
Operation SAFE HAVEN declared its commitment to collaborating with the people of Plateau State to provide a safe and secure atmosphere for everybody.
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