A police inspector who sustained critical injuries following an attack by a mob in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has passed away, the Plateau State Police Command confirmed on Tuesday.
According to intelligence sources, the officer, identified as Inspector Ikale Muhammed, succumbed to his injuries around 5:30 a.m. on March 4, 2025, while receiving medical care at Bingham University Teaching Hospital.
His remains have been placed in the hospital’s mortuary pending an autopsy.
The incident took place on March 1, 2025, at Polo Roundabout, where Inspector Muhammed and another officer from the ‘C’ Division attempted to arrest an individual caught in possession of hard drugs.
Reports indicate that the suspect managed to escape, abandoning a bag containing illicit substances, including Indian hemp, and fled toward the Jenta Adamu area.
Shortly after, the suspect allegedly returned with a group of motorcycle riders, who launched a violent assault on the officers while they were transporting the recovered drugs to the station.
During the attack, Inspector Muhammed suffered severe injuries and was immediately taken to the hospital for urgent treatment.
Following the incident, additional police reinforcements were dispatched to the scene, leading to the recovery of a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle.
Meanwhile, the Plateau State Police Command has commenced an investigation and is intensifying efforts to track down and arrest those responsible for the deadly attack.