Army arrest suspected killer of couple, 11 others in Plateau

<p>Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) of the Nigerian Army on Saturday arrested the suspected killer of a couple in Kwi Community, Riyom Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State.</p>, <p>The Acting Deputy Dircetor, Army Public Relations of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, Lt.-Col. Ishaku Takwa, revealed this at a news conference in Jos.</p>, <p>Takwa said that the suspect was arrested on November 18, in Tafawa community of Barkin Ladi, following the resilience and commitment of the troops.</p>, <p>Recall that on August 14, suspected gunmen killed a newly married couple, one Rwang Danladi, 37 and his wife, Sandra, 28.</p>, <p>The couple, both teachers of BECO were killed when gunmen attacked the school on the fateful day.</p>, <p>”You will recall that in August, gunmen forced themselves into BECO Comprehensive Secondary School, Kwi, and killed a couple, who are both teachers in the school,” Takwa said.</p>, <p>”We commenced investigation and arrested one Lukman Aminu, who has been on our wanted list over numerous criminal offences.</p>, <p>”He was arrested at Tafawa village in Barkin Ladi and has since confessed to committing the crime.”</p>, <p>Takwa also said that the troops are on the trail of the remaining gunmen, adding that they would be brought to justice soon.</p>