- The officers met their end after the gunmen ambushed them in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the oil-rich State
Gunmen wreaking havoc in Nigeria’s southern state of Delta have killed a clutch of police officers.
The officers met their end after the gunmen ambushed them in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the oil-rich State
Among those killed in the ambush which happened at about 1:am on Monday is the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Agbarho Division .
It’s gathered that the gunmen also shot and injured the DPO of Orerokpe Division, who was part of the kidnap rescue mission.
The attack occurred near the Agbarho train station during a rescue operation.
It was learned that the gunmen engaged the police in a shootout, during which the DPO of Agbarho Division and some officers were gunned down.
The DPO of Orerokpe Division, CSP Paul, was rushed to an undisclosed hospital and is in critical condition.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident to newsmen.
He stated, “They were ambushed, but it’s only the DPO that we lost.”
Niger Delta human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe, confirmed the tragic occurrence.
He described the incident as a massive blow to the Delta State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
Comrade Joe implored the the security agencies to pull all the stops to ensure that the perpetrators of the heinous act are brought to book.
He said: “I feel very pained about this news. This was the same DPO I spoke with yesterday this is very tearful. I can, to some extent, attest to the character of these men.” He extended his condolences to the Delta State Command of the NPF and the family of the deceased DPO, urging the police to do everything possible to bring the culprits to justice.
“I wish to convey my condolences to the Nigeria Police Force, the CP Delta State Command, and the entire family and friends of the officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. None of these demons should be spared by the force,” he added.
It was gathered that the deceased DPO had resumed duty just two days before his untimely death