Two police officers, Fatoyo Femi and Inspector Dafur Dashit, were killed in a gunfight between security forces and suspected kidnappers along Little Rayfield Road in Jos, Plateau State.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night, February 25, 2025, when the kidnappers attempted to abduct their victims.
The spokesman for the State Police Command, DSP Alabo Alfred, who confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday, February 26 said four kidnappers were arrested in connection with the incident.
The deceased officers were part of a special team deployed from Abuja to assist in combating kidnapping in the state.
“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,” the statement read.
“However, two (2) of our officers, namely Fatoyo Femi and Inspr Dafur Dashit, attached to the Force Investigation Department, Abuja (IRT), who were on special duty in Jos, lost their lives during the exchange of gunfire with the suspected kidnappers.”
“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, also urged residents to remain calm, assuring them that the situation was under control.
“In case of emergency, citizens of Plateau State are encouraged to call the following GSM numbers: 07059473022, 08038907662, 08075391844, 09053872296.”