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 gun men 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.
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