The Special Task Force responsible for the maintenance of peace in Plateau State said it has rescued eight persons who were kidnapped at various locations.
This was confirmed and signed by the Media Officer of the STF, Captain Salisu Mustapha, affirming that “The STF wishes to inform the general public, particularly the good people of Plateau state about the raid operation it conducted on July 12, 2013 with remarkable success.
According to him, “On the said date, at about 12pm, STF Anti-Kidnapping Squad carried out a raid operations at Chiwarna Hotel located at Zinaria Layout, Jos North Local Government Area and rescued 8 victims who were kidnapped by a group of criminals. Preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were kidnapped at various locations of the metropolis and locked up in one of the hotel rooms.
Adding that, “The suspected kidnappers contacted the families of the victims and requested them to pay various sums of money as ransom for their release.
The STF Spokesman further stated that, “The ring leader, one member of the kidnapping gang and the hotel manager have been arrested and are currently being investigated.