Two suspects arrested over killing of police officers in Taraba
Three police officers were killed in an ambush in Donga Local Government Area, Taraba State. The Taraba State Police Command, led by Morkwap Dongshal, has arrested two suspects linked to the attack. The police recovered stolen firearms and are still searching for other accomplices. Efforts are ongoing to strengthen community-police collaboration and improve security in the region.
What happened
- The police arrested Suleman Abdullahi and Idris Kauri for their alleged involvement in the killing of three officers in Donga.
- The suspects were apprehended following an investigation into the attack at Tse Kwe Tor Damisa.
- Stolen service rifles were recovered, and the suspects are in custody pending further investigation.
- Morkwap Dongshal visited the scene and engaged with community leaders to boost security and trust.
- In a separate incident, two other suspects were caught with 304 rounds of live ammunition during a stop-and-search operation in Zing.
