Operatives of Plateau State Police Command have arrested 22 suspects linked to the killing of 12 wedding guests in the state.
Gatekeepers News reports that the incident occurred on Friday when a bus carrying guests en route to a wedding in Quan Pan Local Government Area (LGA) from Zaria, Kaduna State, was attacked and set ablaze by a mob in Mangun, after the passengers reportedly lost their way. Several other passengers sustained injuries in the assault.
In a statement, Alfred Alabo, spokesperson of the Plateau Police Command, said 21 of the victims were rescued and taken to a hospital for medical treatment.
He said, “Upon receipt of this intelligence, the commissioner of police of Plateau immediately directed the divisional police officer of Mangu division to mobilize men and swiftly race to the scene.”
“On reaching the scene, our men in collaboration with other security agencies quickly dispersed the angry mob and rescued twenty-one (21) victims and rushed them to the hospital where they are currently receiving treatment.”
“Upon conducting our preliminary investigation, it was revealed that the victims were travelers from Zaria, Kaduna State who were on transit to Quan’pan LGA to attend a wedding ceremony when they lost their way.”
“Their vehicle was illegally arrested by the angry mob and set ablaze. As a result of this unfortunate incident, some of the passengers lost their lives, while 7 persons sustained varying degrees of injuries.”
“In a display of courage, our men in collaboration with other security agencies were able to rescue fourteen (14) persons unhurt.”
Alabo added that in a joint security effort, 14 individuals were rescued unhurt, and 22 suspects have now been arrested in connection with the attack.
