Jos: Two police officers killed, four suspects arrested in kidnap attempt

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos

Two officers were killed in an exchange of fire between policemen and suspected kidnappers in Jos. Four of the suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the police.

Our correspondent gathered that the incident, which took place near Government House along Little Rayfield, led to the deaths of Fatoyo Femi and Insp. Dafur Dashit, attached to the Force Investigation Department, Abuja (IRT), who were on special duty in Jos.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said the police are investigating the incident.

The statement read: “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 Insp. Dafur Dashit, attached to the Force Investigation Department, Abuja (IRT), who are on special duty in Jos, lost their lives during the exchange of gunfire with the suspected kidnappers.

“Meanwhile, 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, psc, appeals for calm in the state as the situation is under control.”