A team of police officers on routine patrol was attacked in Jos Local Government Area of Plateau State, resulting in the deaths of two inspectors. The officers, who were part of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force, were ambushed by gunmen suspected to be robbers or kidnappers along Little Rayfield Road in Jos at approximately 7:30 pm.
The slain officers have been identified as Inspector Fatoye Femi and Inspector Dafur Dashit. During the gunfight, one of the attackers, identified as Auwal Ali from Angwang Doki Bukuru, was apprehended.
According to a situation report (SITREP) obtained by SaharaReporters, the Superintendent of Police for ‘B’ Division and his team have been deployed to the area to maintain order and prevent any further escalation.
The report states that at about 7:30 pm on February 25, 2025, a team of police personnel attached to the IRT Department was attacked by unknown gunmen suspected to be armed robbers or kidnappers while on patrol along Little Rayfield Road in Jos South LGA. The attack resulted in the deaths of Inspector Fatoye Femi and Inspector Dafur Dashit, while one suspect, Auwal Ali, was arrested. The SUPOL ‘B’ Division Bukuru and his team have secured the area to prevent further incidents.
In recent times, Nigeria has witnessed a troubling surge in violent attacks targeting police officers, reflecting escalating security challenges across the nation.
In February 2024, at least four police officers lost their lives during a gun battle with suspected Islamist insurgents in Borno State. In April 2022, more than 70 individuals were killed in attacks on several villages in Plateau State, prompting the deployment of additional police units to the affected areas. In August 2022, unidentified gunmen attacked a security checkpoint in Riyom, Plateau, resulting in the deaths of two police officers.
Authorities are expected to issue an official statement on the latest attack, as investigations into the incident continue.
