Police denies attack on another Plateau community, says fresh attack is a case of attempted kidnapping

The Plateau state police command has denied reports of fresh attacks on a community in the state. In a statement released today December 31.

The state police command Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, says contrary to the news making the round on some news and social media platforms that the attack that occurred at Durbi village of Jos East LGA is related to the recent attacks that took place in some Plateau LGAs, the state Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command CP Okoro J.

 Alawari wishes to clear the air that it is a case of attempted kidnapping and culpable homicide, not an attack on the entire community.

Alabo said the command received credible intelligence from a reliable source regarding the unfortunate killing of a man, and his son, by unidentified hoodlums suspected to be kidnappers.

‘’On receipt of the information, the DPO of Angware division, SP Taru Pariku immediately led a team of Policemen to the crime scene. Further investigation however, revealed that in the course of the incidence, the victims struggled with the hoodlums and while in an attempt to flee from the advancing team of Police operatives, the kidnappers shot at the victims. In the process, one of the hoodlums was also killed.”

Alabo stated that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Okoro J. Alawari, has expressed his condolences to the bereaved family and prays that the Almighty comfort their hearts during this difficult time. He also assures them that the Police is diligently investigating the case to establish more intelligence that will bring the perpetrators to justice.

In another development, the Plateau Police boss has reiterated the ban on operation of  tricycles also known as “Keke Napep” on January 1, 2024. The ban on all commercial motorcycles also known as “Okada” is still in force in the State.

 Members of the  general public can always report incidents to the Police through the following GSM numbers:

POLICE CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY NUMBERS

07059473022

08038907662

08075391844

09053872296

‘Members of the public can also report any unethical conduct by our personnel in the discharge of their duties through the office of the PPRO or Complaint Response Unit (CRU) using any of the following phone numbers listed below: 

08060545670 (PPRO)

08037681026

08067884627

08036157797

08069638786 

08066709795

The CP on behalf management team and the entire officers of the Command wishes the good of Plateau State a happy and prosperous new year celebrations.” the statement in part reads