The Plateau state Police Command has confirmed that two officers were killed in a gun battle between the police and kidnappers in the State.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night, February 25, 2025 along Little Rayfield Road in Jos where the kidnappers had attempted to abduct their victims.
The spokesman for the Command, DSP Alabo Alfred, who confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday, February 26 said four kidnappers have been arrested in connection with the incident.
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.
“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,” the statement read.
“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 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.”
