Police Commander, Six Bandits Killed In Plateau Attack

Yakubu Busari

At least six bandits armed with dangerous weapons were killed along with Mangu Bwai Plateau State during a gun battle with police leading to the death of one Inspector Abdulrahman Isa Danzakara alias Dinyau .

Confirming the incident the  Police spokesman, ASP, Gabriel Ubah in Plateau in a statement made available to newsmen in Jos reads that on 23/08/2021 at about 1400hrs, the command received credible information about the activity of a notorious syndicate of gunrunners at  Bwai Village, in Mangu LGA of the State.

He said that “On receipt of the information, the IGP’s  Intelligence Response Team (IRT) based in Mangu, Police Operatives attached to Mangu Division, STF and local vigilante were mobilized and swiftly raced to the area.”

“On sighting the team, the hoodlums engaged them in a gun duel. But because of the tactical, operational capability and superior gunfire of the Operatives, six of the hoodlums were neutralized while others fled with various degrees of bullets wounds. “

He also added that exhibits recovered from them include Three AK 47 Rifles with Breach Nos 868, 106076, and 123487.

“Regrettably, one Insp. Abdulrahaman Isah who is the Commander IGP’s Intelligence Response Team based in Mangu and one Hassan Mohammed a local vigilante gallantly paid the supreme price.

An investigation has since commenced, and efforts are being intensified to arrest other fleeing members of the syndicate, the spokesman further added