Police operatives from the Taraba Command have apprehended two suspects with a stolen vehicle in Dinyavo, a suburb of Jalingo town in Taraba.
This is contained in a statement by ASP James Lashen, Police Public Relations Officer of the command and made available to newsmen in Jalingo on Monday.
“The command received information from the Commander Anti-kidnapping squad, Kano, that a Toyota Hilux without plate number, white in colour, was stolen from the owner, Mr Murtala Musa of NO 6 Dutse road, Kano and headed towards Jalingo.
“Upon receipt of this information, operatives attached to Anti-kidnapping squad in Taraba, swung into action, intercepted the car along Dinyavo area, Jalingo, from one Yallah Kadara of Anguwan kasa and one Sa’ad Bello,” the statement said.
According to the statement, the case is under investigation.
The statement quoted the Commissioner of Police, Taraba Command, CP Betty Isokpan, as commending the operatives for their swift action.
She reassured the public of the Command’s commitment to ensuring Taraba remains peaceful.
Isokpan also stressed the need for continuous collaboration in the area of information sharing, which she noted, was vital in making Taraba safe.
