STF, on Security in Jos, code-named Operation Safe Haven, has warned residents on plans by the Boko Haram terror group to attack soft targets in the Plateau State capital.
Noting that it had foiled the planned attacks in the past two weeks, the STF stressed that the terrorists were targeting places such as markets, shopping malls and locations with large gathering of people at a time.
The operation’s Media and Communication Officer, Capt. Ikedichi Iweha, said in a statement issued in Jos on Sunday that the terrorists had planned to attack parks, relaxation sports, mosque and churches, adding that managers of such spots have been warned to take extra security measures.
He also called on residents to henceforth put in place security measures around their vicinity.
The statement added that the heightened security alert, “was sequel to specific intelligence which revealed the intentions of the members of the Boko Haram terrorist group to carry out an attack within the Jos metropolis.”
It reads, “The planned attack, which has been consistently foiled by security operatives for about two weeks running, has already seen the increased presence of security personnel around identified flash points.
“It has also witnessed an increase in checkpoint activities and nipping points, established at random at hitherto quiet places. Also commercial vehicle and tricyle operators are equally enjoined to, at random, report any suspicious passengers in their vehicles or tricycle to the nearest checkpoint. “Such was the case only recently by a woman, who overheard a discussion by supposedly fellow passengers at an OPSH checkpoint, which led to the arrest of the suspects.
“OPSH reiterates its readiness to respond to any act of breach of security or criminality which is capable of causing possible death and destruction of property promptly,” the statement concluded.
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