Two operatives of the Plateau State Police Command have lost their lives in a gun battle while dismantling a syndicate allegedly involved in kidnapping and armed robbery in the state.
The Police operatives also arrested four of the suspected kidnappers .
Residents of Little Rayfield told our correspondent that at about 9pm on Tuesday sounds of gun shots were heard in the locality .
It was gathered that the kidnapers had attempted to kidnap some individuals but the act was foiled by the men of the Police command .
Confirming the report the Public relations officer of the Plateau Police command DSP Alfred Alabo in a statement made available to newsmen in Jos reads that the Plateau State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of the arrest of four suspected kidnappers in the recent foiled kidnapping incident that took place along Little Rayfield Road, Jos.
However, two of our officers namely; Fatoyo Femi and Inspr Dafur Dashit attached to Force Investigation Department, Abuja (IRT) who are on special duty in Jos loss their lives during the exchange of gunfire with the suspected kidnappers.
Meanwhile, the case is under investigation. Further development will be communicated to you in due course.
The Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, appeals for calm in the State as the situation is under control,the statement further reads.
