Insecurity: Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Dislodge Suspects, Recover AK-47 In Plateau Community
The Plateau State Police Command said plans by some suspected kidnappers who had laid ambush on a bypass road along Du community of Jos South LGA of the state has been foiled.
The police also said one of the suspects was killed during a gun battle and the others escaped with gunshot wounds.
A statement by the State Police Command through Spokesman, DSP Alfred Alabo, on Monday said, “The Plateau State Police Command is pleased to inform the general public that its efforts toward the fight against crime and criminality on the Plateau has continued to yield tremendous results.
“On 11th October, 2022, at about 20:10 hours while on routine patrol, Police Surveillance team alongside crack team attached to ‘B’ Division Bukuru, Jos South LGA of the Command, sighted some unknown gunmen who criminally barricaded the road leading to St Augustine College Du, Jos South LGA.
“Upon sighting the Police, the suspects engaged them in a fierce gun battle but they were subdued by the superior fire power of the fearless police operatives who gunned down one of the suspects while others fled with various degree injuries.
“Exhibits recovered from the suspect include one AK47 rifle with breach number: AE 353550 and eight rounds of 7.62 ×39mm live ammunition.”
Alabo said efforts were on to apprehend fleeing members of the gang as investigation was still in progress.
He said the state Commissioner of Police, Bartholomew Onyeka, thanked all well meaning residents of the State for supporting the Command with timely information which has translated to laudable achievements in the state.
Alabo stated that the CP assured residents of adequate security, saying the Command has amplified its security measures to improve peace across the state.