In the wake of recent killings in Plateau State, the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on Monday warned residents against taking laws into their hands in the guise of self-defence.
Spokesman of the task force, Maj. Ishaku Takwa made this known in a Monday statement.
The military frowned at increasing calls for residents to defend themselves, warning that such calls could further exacerbate the already worrisome security situation in the state.
“We have noted several reports in the media by some highly placed individuals calling on law-abiding citizens of Plateau to resort to defending themselves in the face of the security challenge experienced in the state.
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“We wish to assure the good people of the state that OPSH is committed to protecting lives and property of all.
“We have improved on our responses to distress calls and several attacks were prevented from happening lately.
“These successes were possible due to the trust and provision of timely and credible information from the good people of the state.
“We, therefore, urge law-abiding citizens of the state not take laws into their hands but to continue to provide us with such information to enable us to protect communities from attacks,’’ Takwa said.
The media officer also urged citizens of the state to continue to give support to security agencies toward restoring lasting peace and security in the state.
Takwa also advised the people to shun violence, hatred and tolerate one another for peace to reign.