Kidnappers kill two police officers in Plateau

Two police officers have been killed while four suspected kidnappers were arrested following a confrontation between the police and kidnappers in Plateau State.

The spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, DSP Alabo Alfred, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday.

According to Alfred, the incident occurred along Little Rayfield Road in Jos, where the kidnappers had attempted to abduct their victims.

He identified the deceased officers as Fatoyo Femi and Inspector Dafur Dashit, who were part of a special team deployed from Abuja to assist in combating kidnapping in the state.

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“The Plateau State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of the arrest of four (4) suspected kidnappers in the recent foiled kidnapping incident that took place along Little Rayfield Road, Jos.

“However, two (2) of our officers, namely Fatoyo Femi and Inspr Dafur Dashit, attached to the Force Investigation Department, Abuja (IRT), who were on special duty in Jos, lost their lives during the exchange of gunfire with the suspected kidnappers,” the PPRO stated.

Appealing for calm over the incident, the statement added, “The case is under investigation. Further developments will be communicated to you in due course.”

The Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, also urged residents to remain calm, assuring them that the situation was under control.

“In case of emergency, citizens of Plateau State are encouraged to call the following GSM numbers: 07059473022, 08038907662, 08075391844, 09053872296.”