Troops of the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven maintaining peace in Plateau state and environs, has arrested eight suspects in connection with the killing of three women at Rafin Bauna community of Bassa Local Government Area.
Media Officer of the task force, Major Ishaku Takwa, who confirmed the incident in a statement in Jos, said the troops had responded to the attacks, but on arrival two of the women were killed already.
It would be recalled unknown gunmen had attacked three women on a farm at the community, and instantly killed two and injured one, who also later died.
Takwa, said the Commander of the task force, Major General Ibrahim Ali, had charged personnel to remain vigilant and take necessary measures to clamp down on criminal elements in the communities.
The media officer noted that Ali also urged law abiding citizens to always make use of the hot lines distributed to the public to provide information to troops for prompt action. He however, added that the commander assured of his commitment to deal decisively with those bent on causing trouble in the state and environs.
