The Special Task Force on Security in Jos, code-named Operation Safe Haven, has warned residents on the plans of terror group, Boko Haram, to attack soft targets in the Plateau State capital.
The STF revealed that in the past two weeks, it had foiled the planned attacks, stressing that the terrorists had targeted such places as markets, shopping malls and places that harboured large gathering of people at a time.
OPSH Media and Communication Officer, Capt. Ikedichi Iweha, said in a statement in Jos on Sunday that terrorists had planned to attack parks, relaxation sports, mosque and churches, adding that managers of such spots had been warned to take extra security measures.
The STF urged residents to put in place security measures around their vicinity henceforth.
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.”
The statement stated, “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.”
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