A mobile police officer has reportedly been kidnapped by bandits around the Kampani community of Wase local government area of Plateau state.
Naija News learnt that the incident happened on Wednesday evening while the police officer and a soldier were on their way from the Zurak community to Kamapani.
A source who spoke with Daily Trust said the bandits ambushed the security officers, and the policeman was abducted while the soldier escaped.
Confirming the incident, a youth leader in the area, identified as Sahapi Sambo, said the soldier and police officer were attached to a security team operating in communities such as Bangalala, Kampani, Zurak, and others affected by banditry.
The youth leader further disclosed that security personnel, including soldiers, policemen and vigilantes, on Thursday, trailed the bandits to their hideout to rescue the abducted police officer.
He said, “Both of them were heading for Kampani to their colleagues but got attacked on their way. Community around the axis have been suffering from banditry activities for sometimes and that is why security personnel are always on patrol to ensure safety of lives and properties. So, up till now , we have not heard the whereabouts of the police.”
Meanwhile, at the time of filing this report, the Plateau State Police Command Spokesperson, DSP Alabo Alfred, has yet to issue a statement about the incident.
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