Plateau State Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old Suleiman Yakubu, the creator of a viral TikTok video for allegedly stimulating violence in reference to the deliberate nationwide hardship protest.
The Command, in a press release issued by the Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), DSP Alfred Alabo mentioned its consideration was drawn to the video purportedly emanating from a TikTok account recognized as “Dam-Mallam68”.
In line with the assertion, the suspect within the video was seen assertively inciting the general public to assault safety operatives and burn down vital state and personal infrastructures in Plateau State as a part of the actions for the deliberate protest.
“Primarily based on the energy of the data, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, units tactical belongings of the Command on movement to hint and apprehend the supply of the mischievous video.
“Consequently, on 28/07/2024 round 11:30 am, one Suleiman Yakubu (male, aged 34 years) of Jos North, Plateau State who appeared within the viral video was picked at Ahmadu Bello Manner, Jos by way of an impeccable informant,” Alabo mentioned.
The Command’s spokesperson additionally mentioned whereas within the custody, the suspect confessed to being the one within the video.
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Alabo mentioned investigation was nonetheless ongoing, stressing that the police will resist any try by mischief makers to plunge the state into chaos.
He additionally confused the necessity for peace to reign within the state throughout and after the protest whereas urging the nice individuals of Plateau State to be regulation abiding and chorus from making inciting feedback that may threaten the peace and safety within the state.
In the meantime, CP Olugbemiga has suggested the general public to report any misconduct of officers inside the state by way of the Plateau State Complain Response Unit (CRU) on 08060545670 (PPRO) 08037681026, 08067884627, 08069638786, 08066709795.
Alabo additionally mentioned the complaints could be made by way of the Police Management Room Emergency Numbers 07059473022, 08038907662, 08075391844 and 09053872296 respectively.
