Two police officers killed in Jos during special operation

Two officers from the Police Force Intelligence Department – Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), Abuja, have lost their lives in an ambush by suspected kidnappers while conducting a routine patrol in Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State.

The attack happened around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday along Little Rayfield Road, where unidentified gunmen opened fire on the officers.

During the assault, Inspector Fatoye Femi and Inspector Dafur Dashit were fatally shot, and the attackers fled with an AK-47 rifle, whose breach number remains unknown.

Following the incident, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Bukuru Division arrived at the scene with a team of officers, recovering five spent 5.56mm ammunition casings. The remains of the officers have been taken to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) Mortuary.

In response, security personnel arrested two suspects and recovered the vehicle allegedly used in the attack. Authorities are intensifying efforts to track the fleeing suspects and retrieve the stolen weapon.

The Plateau State Police Command has reassured the public that every necessary step is being taken to capture those responsible and strengthen security in the region.