The Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command CP Okoro Alawari, has said contrary to the news making round on some news and social media platform that the attack on Durbi village of Jos East local government area is related to the recent attacks in some local government areas of the state, the incident is a kidnapping and culpable homicide attempt.
Statement by the Command Spokesperson, DSP Alfred Alabo said the CP “wishes to clear the air that it is a case of attempted kidnapping and culpable homicide, not an attack on the entire community.”
He noted that the command received a credible intelligence report from a reliable source regarding the unfortunate killing of a man, and his son, by unidentified hoodlums suspected to be kidnappers at approximately 2130hrs on 31/12/2023.
“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.” The statement read.
The Command expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the Almighty comfort their hearts during this difficult time.
The CP also assured the people 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 has reiterated the ban on operation of tricycles also known as “Keke Napep” on 01/01/2024 being new year day.
The Command also reminded the public that the ban on all commercial motorcycles also known as “Okada” is still in force in the State.