GUNMEN KILL AGBARHO DPO, OTHERS IN DELTA STATE

Read Time:1 Minute, 51 Second

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Agbarho Division in Delta State’s Ughelli North Local Government Area was attacked and shot dead by gunmen who were thought to be kidnappers.

According to information obtained, the DPO was assassinated at around 1:am on Monday along with a few police officers.

The DPO of Orerokpe Division, who was involved in the kidnap rescue effort, was also shot and wounded by the terrorists.

During a rescue effort, the attack took place close to the Agbarho rail station.

READ ALSO:

UPDATE: FG SENDS ‘SUPPLIES’ TO SUPER EAGLES AMIDST AFCON QUALIFIER CRISIS

It was learned that the gunmen engaged the police in a shootout, during which the DPO of Agbarho Division and some officers were killed.

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 in a telephone conversation with our correspondent in Warri.

He stated, “They were ambushed, but it’s only the DPO that we lost.”

Niger Delta human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe, described the incident as a significant blow to the Delta State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

Expressing his grief, Comrade Joe said, “I feel very pained about this news. This was the same DPO I spoke with yesterday regarding the conduct of his men who demanded money from a citizen. He immediately resolved the situation, cautioning his men not to try that again under his watch.”

“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.