Bandits have abducted a mobile police (Mopol) officer while the soldier with him escaped around Kampani community of Wase local government area of Plateau state.
Sources from the community hinted the incident occurred on Wednesday evening as the police officer and a soldier were on their way from Zurak community to Kamapani when the bandits suddenly ambushed by the bandits.
The source said that while the mobile policeman was abducted, the soldier escaped.
They said the soldier and police officer were attached to a security team operating in Bangalala, Kampani, Zurak and other communities affected by banditry.
Sahapi Sambo, a youth leader in the area who confirmed the incident, 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.”
The youth leader also revealed that security personnel, including soldiers, policemen and vigilantes, on Thursday, trailed the bandits to their hideout to rescue the abducted police officer.
There was no information from the Police Command and the Army yet at time as of the time of filing the report.