A team of police officers on routine patrol was attacked on Tuesday in Jos Local Government Area of Plateau State, resulting in the deaths of two inspectors.
The officers, identified as Inspector Fatoye Femi and Inspector Dafur Dashit, were part of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force.
They were attacked around 7:30 pm by assailants believed to be robbers or kidnappers.
During the exchange of gunfire, police apprehended one of the suspects, identified as Auwal Ali from Angwang Doki Bukuru.
In response to the attack, the Superintendent of Police for ‘B’ Division and his team were deployed to the scene to restore order and prevent further violence.
A situation report obtained by SaharaReporters confirmed the incident, stating: “At about 7:30 pm, a team of police personnel attached to the IRT Department, while on routine patrol along Little Rayfield Road in Jos South LGA, were attacked by unknown gunmen suspected to be armed robbers or kidnappers.”
Authorities have intensified efforts to track down the remaining attackers.
In recent times, Nigeria has witnessed a troubling surge in violent attacks targeting police officers, reflecting escalating security challenges across the nation.
In February 2024, at least four police officers lost their lives during a gun battle with suspected Islamist insurgents in Borno State.
In April 2022, more than 70 individuals were killed in attacks on several villages in Plateau State, prompting the deployment of additional police units to the affected areas.
Also, in August 2022, unidentified gunmen attacked a security checkpoint in Riyom, Plateau, resulting in the deaths of two police officers.
