The suspect paraded by troop of Operation SAFE HAVEN.
By Marie-Therese Nanlong
Jos – About 370 rounds of ammunition allegedly concealed in a Toyota Pathfinder have been intercepted along Barkin Ladi-Jos road by security operatives.
Two suspects, (the driver and his passenger) were said to be seen with the items. Security operatives claim the driver lost his life when he hit the barricade when he attempted to manoeuvre a military checkpoint.
The driver was found to be a serving police traffic warden.
Military Information Officer, Major Ishaku Takwa in a statement on Thursday night said, “Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) today intercepted two suspects with 370 rounds of ammunition. The ammunition was concealed in a Toyota Pathfinder car with registration number Plateau LGT 772 JN.
“Luck ran out of the suspects when the driver of the car attempted to manoeuvre the military check point located at Werreng along Barkin Ladi – Jos in Plateau state. Unfortunately for the suspects, their car hit the barricade at the check point which resulted in the death of one of the suspects. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects, Sergeant Azi Jonathan, a 30-year old serving Police traffic warden drove the vehicle and Mr. Nengak Daniel, a 60 year old were intercepted by the troops during stop and search operation at a checkpoint.
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“The body of the deceased suspect have been handed over to the Police Divisional Headquarters at Barkin Ladi while the other suspect is undergoing interrogation. Other items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Pathfinder car, cash sum of two hundred and five thousand, seventy Naira (N205, 070.00) only, one empty case of ammunition, one dagger, a torchlight and three Techno phones. Others are; national identity card, three wraps of a substance suspected to be cannabis and a bag containing clothing materials.
“The surviving suspect is currently undergoing further interrogation for prosecution. The Commander OPSH, Major General Ibrahim Ali while commending the troops for their vigilance has reiterated the determination of his command to flush out criminal elements on the Plateau and environs.”
“He urged law abiding citizens to continue with their normal daily activities as troops are working round the clock to ensure crime free society. The Commander further enjoined members of the public not to relent in supporting security agencies with credible information to stem criminal activities in the state.”
