The spokesman of Plateau Police state Command, Mr. Terna Tyopev, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jos that the van was ambushed by the robbers.
He said three other policemen attached to the bullion van were injured, adding that the bullion van was carrying money from Jos to Lafia in Nasawara state.
“It was a clear case of ambush; they were attacked unexpectedly. Policemen escorting the bullion van repelled the attack; unfortunately we lost two of our men on the spot, while three other were badly injured.”
The PPRO, however, stated that the robbers were not able to cart away money from the bullion van “because our men responded.”