Police Spoils Kidnap Move But Five Persons Down

Mohammed Oluwatimileyin Taoheed reports,

Men with guns have killed about five persons in the Fobur community of Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Track News Nigeria learnt that the Police Department of the State foils a kidnap step at the Jebbu Bassa community of Bassa Local Government Area and were able to rescue the villagers whom would have been abducted.

Speaking with DSP Alfred Alabo, the Spokesperson of the Police, he told Our Correspondent about the two different events, assuring that the Division would not stop in curbing criminal elements that are rife in the State.

In his words: “On 22/07/2022, at about 2300hrs a distress call was received by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Bassa Division, SP James Yakubu from a concerned citizen that some unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers were operating at the residence of one Mark Inkasu. Upon receiving this report, the DPO mobilized his men and raced to the scene. On sighting the patrol vehicle, the hoodlums started shooting at the police personnel. Our gallant DPO and team engaged them fearlessly, the hoodlums escaped into a nearby bush with bullet wounds.

“The CP condoles with the people of Fobur town, Fusa village, and the families of the five persons who were killed by yet-to-be identified persons at Jos East LGA on the 21/07/2022. He assures the families of the deceased and the entire local government that efforts are on top gear to arresting the perpetrators of the dastardly act for them to face justice.”