Troops Arrest 7 Suspected Criminals in Plateau Hotel Raid

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), Sector 4, have arrested seven suspected criminals during a cordon-and-search operation at a hotel in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 9:45 p.m. on June 15 at Vopye Resort and Farms Hotel following credible intelligence on suspected criminal activities in the area.

The troops reportedly stormed the facility and arrested seven suspects, who were subsequently profiled for investigation.

The suspects were identified as Sanusi Aliu, 40, of Tanti in Bokkos LGA; Babangida Ayuba, 24, and Adamu Hassan, both from Gombe State; Obadiah Bulus, 25, Ayuba Bulus, 21, Danladi Moses, 20, and Hassan David, 20, all from Kaduna State.

Security sources said the suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue to determine their level of involvement in criminal activities and possible connections to other networks.