Ex-civilian joint task force member arrested for threatening family with rifle in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a former member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State for threatening a family member with a firearm.
According to sources, the arrest occurred at about 0700 hours on March 22 at Maraban Zallaki village, where the ex-CJTF member was found in possession of a locally made rifle and two live cartridges.
“The suspect was reportedly threatening to shoot a family member of his ex-wife when troops intervened,” the sources said.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is mentally unstable.
He, along with the recovered firearm and ammunition, is currently in troops’ custody for further investigation and appropriate action.
