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- Recall that Eko Hot Blog reported how gunmen attacked a convoy of five buses, conveying some Muslim faithful, killed 22 persons and injured 14 others in Jos, the Plateau State capital.
The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Plateau State has arrested 12 suspects in connection with the killings on Saturday morning at Rukuba road, Jos North Local Government Area of the state.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the media officer of the operation, Ishaku Takwa.
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The Task Force is responsible for maintaining peace in Jos and Plateau state at large.
Recalls that Eko Hot Blog reported how gunmen attacked a convoy of five buses, conveying some Muslim faithful, killed 22 persons and injured 14 others in Jos, the Plateau State capital.
“This morning, our troops swiftly responded to distress calls that suspected hoodlums blocked a Junction along Rukuba road in Jos North and attacked some commuters.
“Troops immediately mobilised to the scene and restored normalcy. Unfortunately, some persons lost their lives in the unfortunate incident, while others with varying degrees of injuries have been evacuated to a medical facility for care.
“So far, 12 suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident and troops are on the trail of others, who took part in the heinous act.
“Those arrested are currently in custody for interrogation,” Takwa said.
He said the commander of the task force, Ibrahim Ali, urged members of the public to volunteer credible information that would lead to the arrest of other suspects currently at large, appealing to residents of the area to be calm, law abiding and continue with their lawful activities without any fear of intimidation.
He, however, said that security personnel had stepped up patrols in Jos metropolis to maintain peace and security.
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