The Taraba State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime, with the arrest of key suspects linked to the killing of three police officers in Tor Damisa village, Donga Local Government Area.

The Commissioner of Police, Morkwap S. Dongshal, disclosed this on Thursday while addressing journalists at the Command headquarters in Jalingo.

The arrests come in the wake of a deadly ambush allegedly carried out by suspected militia members, during which the officers were killed and their service rifles stolen.

According to Dongshal, two suspects—Suleman Abdullahi, 30, and Idris Kauri, 33, both natives of Akente village in Donga LGA—have been apprehended and are currently in police custody. He described their arrest as a critical step toward dismantling the network behind the attack.

In what authorities described as a significant operational success, the police also confirmed the recovery of all three rifles taken during the incident.

The Commissioner added that investigations are ongoing, with security operatives intensifying efforts to track down other accomplices still at large.

In a separate operation, officers attached to the Zing Divisional Police Headquarters intercepted two additional suspects during a routine stop-and-search exercise at Yonko.

The suspects, identified as Torme Terzugwe, 39, from Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, and Job David, 35, from Toungo Local Government Area of Adamawa State, were travelling on an unregistered motorcycle en route to Ganye when they were stopped.

A search conducted on them led to the discovery of 304 rounds of live cartridges. Police authorities said investigations are ongoing to determine the origin and intended use of the ammunition.

Reaffirming the Command’s commitment to restoring peace and security across the state, Dongshal urged residents to strengthen collaboration with law enforcement agencies. He stressed that community support remains vital for intelligence gathering and crime prevention.

The Command also reiterated its commitment to professionalism and respect for human rights, in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police.

Residents were urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities promptly, as the police reinforced their message: “If you see something, say something.”