OPEP troops arrest suspected motorcycle thief, recover stolen motorcycle in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a 42-year-old suspected motorcycle thief and recovered a suspected stolen motorcycle at the Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 12:32 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, following reports of suspected motorcycle theft activities around the Agric Gate of the institution in Pankshin Local Government Area.
The sources said troops of Sector 8, Sub-Sector 83, deployed at the General Location in Pankshin, swiftly responded to the report and arrested the suspect, identified as Danladi Nenchin, 42.
One suspected stolen motorcycle belonging to Mr Chungpan Bulus was also recovered from him.
The suspect and the recovered motorcycle have been handed over to the Keystone Bank Police Division in Pankshin for further necessary action.
The operation forms part of ongoing security efforts to tackle criminal activities, protect residents and safeguard property across Plateau State.
