By Attah Ede
Two police officers identified as Fatoyo Femi and Insp. Dafur Dashit, attached to Force Investigation Department, Abuja (IRT) on special duty in Jos, Plateau State, have been killed in Jos Plateau State.
They died in the process of fighting to Avert kidnapping attempt at Rayfield in Jos, Plateau State capital.
This was contained in a statement issued and made available to newsmen in Jos by the Plateau State Police Command, Thursday.
The statement which was signed by the Command Police Public Relations Officer,, Alfred Alabo, said four suspects were arrested in connection with the incident.
Alabo regretted that the officers lost their lives during the exchange of gunfire with the suspected kidnappers.
“Two of our officers namely: Fatoyo Femi and Insp. Dafur Dashit attached to Force Investigation Department, Abuja (IRT), who were on a special duty in Jos lost their lives during the exchange of gunfire with the suspected kidnappers.
“The case is under investigation. Further development will be communicated to you in due course.
“The Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, appeals for calm in the state as the situation is under control.”
“The Command also shared phone contacts to the public, urging it to reach out to the police in emergencies”, Alabo
