Police arrest two cultists in Plateau

The Plateau State Police Command has apprehended two individuals suspected of belonging to the Sara-Suka cult, seizing weapons and suspected illegal drugs in separate operations within Jos. These arrests are part of a broader initiative by the state's Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah, aimed at combating criminal activities and substance abuse across the region.

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As part of efforts put in place by the Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command, CP Bassey Ewah, psc(++), FCAI, MSPSP, to curb criminal activities and the intake of illegal substances across the State, the Command has recorded another breakthrough in the fight against crime and criminality.

In one operation, police detectives arrested 18-year-old Adam Abdullahi in Gengere. He was found in possession of a double-edged knife, cult-related regalia, and substances believed to be Crystal Methamphetamine, also known as 'ice.' The statement confirmed Abdullahi is from Yen Siminti, Rikkos, Jos.

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The suspect was apprehended at Gengere while in possession of a double-edged knife, cult-related attire and substances suspected to be Crystal Methamphetamine aka ‘ice.’

In a separate incident, officers from the Angwan Rogo Division arrested 20-year-old Khalifa Yusuf of Angwan Rimi, Jos, near the University of Jos Permanent Site. Exhibits recovered from Yusuf include a knife and dried leaves suspected to be cannabis. Both suspects are currently in police custody and are undergoing investigation, with charges expected upon completion of the inquiry.

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The suspect was arrested at 011 Prayer Ground opposite the University of Jos Permanent Site. Exhibits recovered from him include one knife and some dry leaves suspected to be cannabis.

The Plateau State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to fighting crime and urged the public to remain vigilant and provide timely, accurate information to support security efforts. Emergency contact numbers for the command's control room were provided as 07059473022 and 08038907662.

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The Plateau State Police Command wishes to reiterate its commitment to fighting crime and all forms of criminality in the State. We therefore urge members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with timely, accurate and useful information.