Youths of Lopandet village in Du District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau have attacked and injured two Policemen attached to the ‘A ’ Division of the State Police Command while on duty in the community .
The Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in the state , Deputy Superintendent of Police Terna Tyopev , told the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Jos that the incident occurred on Monday .
Tyopev said the youths also vandalised a police patrol vehicle .
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NAN reports that gunmen had on Sunday night attacked Lopandet community , killed 11 persons and injured scores of the residents .
“You will recall that Lopandet community of Jos South local government area was on Sunday attacked by gunmen during which 11 persons lost their lives and many others got injured .
“As usual , we mobilised our men to the area to forestall further attacks and ensure law and order.
“Unfortunately , the youths of the community attacked some of our men and injured Inspector James Gomos and Sgt . Muazu Adamu, of our ‘A’ Division .
“The youths also vandalised one of our patrol vehicles , ” the police spokesman said .
He said the injured officers were currently receiving treatment at the Police Clinic , Jos.
He advised members of the public to see policemen as friends and partners in progress , rather than enemies .
( NAN )