{"id":4900,"date":"2026-02-26T08:52:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T08:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/?p=4900"},"modified":"2026-02-26T08:52:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T08:52:46","slug":"police-arrest-27-suspects-in-plateau-flashpoint-raids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/index.php\/2026\/02\/26\/police-arrest-27-suspects-in-plateau-flashpoint-raids\/","title":{"rendered":"Police arrest 27 suspects in Plateau flashpoint raids"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Plateau State Police Command has conducted an intelligence-led raid, arresting 27 suspects in various parts of the state.<br \/><br \/>The operation aimed to restore normalcy and prevent criminal elements from taking advantage of the current situation.<br \/><br \/>Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah, warned that the Police will not hesitate to deal with anyone planning to foment trouble.<br \/><br \/>\u201cThe Plateau Police Chief has deployed operational and intelligence assets to various locations to ensure law and order are maintained, and the public is assured of a safe and secure environment,\u201d said the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo.<br \/><br \/>According to him, \u201cDry leaves suspected to be Indian Hemp were recovered from the suspects.<br \/><br \/>Profiling and further investigations are ongoing to bring perpetrators to justice.<br \/><br \/>The Police Chief appealed to the public to cooperate by providing timely and accurate information.<br \/><br \/>\u201cSee something, say something,\u201d he urged.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Plateau State Police Command has conducted an intelligence-led raid, arresting 27 suspects in various parts of the state. 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