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Terror bandits have reportedly abducted a mobile police (Mopol) officer, around Kampani community of Wase local government area of Plateau state during an ambush.
The unfortunate incident occurred on Wednesday evening when the police operative and a soldier were said to be on their way from Zurak community to Kamapani.
A source according to Dailytrust said that while the policeman was kidnapped, the soldier escaped during the attack.
The soldier and police officer were attached to a security team operating in Bangalala, Kampani, Zurak, and other communities affected by banditry.
A youth leader in the area, Sahapi Sambo 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.”
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The youth leader furthered disclosed that security operatives including soldiers, policemen and vigilantes, on Thursday, trailed the bandits to their hideout to rescue the abducted police officer.
