Plateau State Police Command operatives intervened on Friday night to prevent suspected kidnappers from abducting the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Yakubu Sanda.
The incident occurred on the Speaker’s arrival at his residence in the Federal Low-Cost Area of Jos South Local Government Area, according to a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Alfred Alabo (LGA).
Sanda was accosted by three gunmen who attempted to force their way into the house, but they were stopped by security personnel on duty.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and his men, who joined forces with the security personnel on guard, repelled the assailants, according to the PPRO.
He also stated that the command is making concerted efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
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