He explained that the operations were carried out in Cross River, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa.
Suspected bandits killed, 120 alleged criminals nabbed in Kaduna, Plateau: Army
The commander further said that the committee consisted of traditional rulers from the various LGAs, stakeholders, and officers of OPSH.
Mr Mutfwang condemned the act in a statement by his media aide, Gyang Bere, on Saturday in Jos.
Mr Oya said the body was recovered around Boi, along Pankshin – Bauchi Road in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
“We will continue to do our best to stamp out all forms of criminality in Plateau and its environs,’’ he said.
The media officer said 31 weapons of various categories were recovered during the operation, which led to the arrest of the suspects.
Mr Oya said that its troops also recovered one submachine gun, rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, machine tools, and a gas cylinder.
The commander also promised to deal with anyone caught taking the law into their own hands.
He added that the troops also recovered arms and ammunition, and illicit drugs from the suspects.
