The security men on guard at the speaker’s residence and other police officers from the Rantya Division foiled the attempted kidnap.
The governor said his confidence was because of the party’s achievements in peace, development and justice.
Announcing the creation, the governor said the action was part of his administration’s commitment to social justice and inclusive governance.
The task force would enforce compliance by the marketers on the approved pricing template for the products and ensure its availability, particularly during the yuletide.
The suspects were in the process of duping their victim of his N288,000 when they were arrested by operatives of the NSCDC.
Workers in the state on Sunday night embarked on a five-day sit-at-home warning strike for non-payment of staff salary and other welfare issues.
The organised labour in Plateau said there was no going back on the warning strike.
The governor said his achievements were tied to the support from the Plateau business community.
The LP in Plateau had been in crisis following the emergence of two guber candidates, Yohanna Margif and Patrick Dakum.
All Plateau workers, including those from the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have been mobilised to fully comply with the industrial action.
