Following the release of a TikTok video that occupied social media space stimulating violence in connection with the planned nationwide protests, the Plateau State Police Command has trailed and arrested the author of the inciting video
In a statement released by the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Alfred Alabo, reads: “On Saturday, July 27, 2024, the attention of the Command was drawn to the video putatively emanated from a TikTok account identified as “Dan-Mallam68”.
“The suspect in the video was seen assertively inciting the public to attack security operatives and burn down critical State and private infrastructure in Plateau State as part of the activities for the protest.
“Based on the strength of the information, the Plateau State Police Commissioner, CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, sets tactical assets of the Command on motion to trace and apprehend the source of the mischievous video”, he said.
“Consequently, on Sunday, July 28, 2024 around 11:30am, one Suleiman Yakubu (male, aged 34 years) of Jos North Local Government Government, Plateau State who appeared in the viral video was picked at Ahmadu Bello Way, Jos through an impeccable informant.
“While in custody, the suspect confessed to being the one in the scatheful video.
“Meanwhile, investigation is still ongoing. Inview of the above, the Commissioner of Police wishes to state that the police will intensively resist any attempt by mischief makers to plunge the State into chaos. He stressed the need for peace to remain untempered in the State amidst the before, during and after the protest.
“The Commissioner of Police also urges the good people of Plateau State to be law abiding and refrain from making inciting comments that will threaten peace and security in the State”, the statement added.
-9News Nigeria.
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