By Newsmata
Two police officers on special duty in Jos, Plateau State, have been killed in a gun battle with suspected kidnappers during a failed abduction attempt.
The incident occurred in the Little Rayfield area of Jos South Local Government Area, where four suspects were later apprehended.
Confirming the development, the Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Alfred Alabo, stated:
“Four suspected kidnappers were arrested in the recent foiled kidnapping incident that took place along Little Rayfield Road, Jos. However, two of our officers 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 in due course.”
In a separate development, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Adesina, has presented cheques worth over N20 million to the families of deceased police personnel.
Represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, DCP Aliko Dankolo, Adesina handed over cheques totaling N29,724,039.06 to the families of officers who died in active service.
Expressing his condolences, he emphasised the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to the welfare of its personnel and their families.
“While this financial support cannot fully ease your pain or bring back your loved ones, it serves as a token of appreciation for their sacrifices in service to the nation,” he stated.