The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a suspected fake news peddler and twenty-one members of a notorious cult group known as “Sara-Suka,” accused of terrorising residents within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis.
The Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, Bassey Ewah, says the arrests followed intensified security operations aimed at restoring order and strengthening public safety across the state.
Police recall that earlier this month, a viral TikTok video circulated widely on social media, containing inciting comments capable of triggering unrest. Investigations led to the arrest of the alleged originator, 16-year-old Mohammed Shuaibu Adam, alongside his accomplice, 19-year-old Auwal Ilyas Abdullahi, both residents of Rikkos in Jos.
According to the Command, the suspects confessed to their roles during interrogation and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
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In a related development, the Police also arrested twenty-one suspected members of the “Sara-Suka” cult group during coordinated raids carried out across different parts of the Jos-Bukuru metropolis. The group has been linked to violent activities and acts of intimidation within the area.
The suspects are currently undergoing further investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department and are expected to face prosecution.
Commissioner of Police, Bassey Ewah, commended officers and men of the Command for their dedication and operational success, urging them to sustain the tempo in the ongoing fight against crime.
He also reassured residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property, calling on citizens to remain calm, vigilant, and continue with their lawful activities without fear.
Editor: Ada Ononye
