The Jigawa State Police Command on Monday confirmed that some unknown gunmen have killed two Policemen and abducted one person in Taura Local Government Area of the State.
The Jigawa Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident, explaining that it occurred after the gunmen invaded the residence of one Alhaji Ma’aru Abubakar at Kawalam town and abducted him.
“On 23/01/2022, at about 0130hrs, a distress call was received that unknown gunmen invaded Kwalam town in Taura LGA.
“Upon receipt of the report, we mobilised a team of policemen and headed to the scene. On arrival, we engaged them in a gun duel and they fled.
“ASP Anas Usaini and Sunusi Alhassan were shot dead close to an improvised patrol vehicle which was set ablaze by the gunmen.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the hoodlums invaded the residence of Alhaji Ma’aru Abubakar ,60, of Kwalam town and abducted him,” Shiisu said.
He added that efforts were being intensified to free the victim, as well as arrest the fleeing suspects.
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