Police inspector killed in ambush while on special duty in Plateau

Police inspector killed in ambush while on special duty in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the killing of one of its officers, Inspector Philemon Akawu, who was attacked by suspected hoodlums while on special duty in Bokkos Local Government Area.

Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred early Wednesday morning near Yelwa Nono village, where the officer was deployed for internal security operations.

According to police sources, Akawu, was posted from the Department of Operations (DOPS) in Jos and had been assigned to Yelwa Nono for reinforcement duty due to rising security threats in the area.

The officer was said to have been ambushed and killed in a bush close to the security camp at about 7:30 a.m. while performing his duties.

Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Bokkos visited the scene of the crime and coordinated the evacuation of the corpse, which was deposited at Luna Hospital mortuary for autopsy.

Police sources confirmed that investigations have been launched and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend those behind the heinous act.

Police inspector killed in ambush while on special duty in Plateau