Eight Arrested For Killing Six Cops In Delta

Eight suspects allegedly involved in the killing of some policemen in the Ughelli area of Delta State have been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force.

The police had earlier arrested five people in connection to the murder of the officers.

The identities of 12 policemen, six of whom they said were murdered and the six others still missing during a rescue operation in the state were released by the police last Saturday.

The officers, including Inspector Abe Olubunmi (IRT), Inspector Friday Irorere, Sergeant Kuden Elisha, Sergeant Akpan Aniette, Sergeant Ayere Paul, and Sergeant Ejemito Friday, were ambushed on February 23 while on a rescue mission.

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the policemen were ambushed by armed assailants while undertaking a mission to investigate the disappearance and rescue of three of their colleagues in Ohoro Forest in the state.

Adejobi while giving an update on the case on Saturday, said the suspects are currently in custody, assisting with the ongoing investigation.

He said, “The arrested suspects are currently in custody and are assisting with the ongoing investigation. The Nigeria Police Force is committed to ensuring that all those responsible for this reprehensible act, and many alike, are brought to justice swiftly and decisively.

“The police assured all that the suspects will soon have their day in court, with credible evidence, once investigations are concluded.

“The Nigeria Police is deeply saddened by the heinous act of violence against our officers who were diligently performing their duty to protect and serve the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen officers during this difficult time.”

Adejobi vowed that all involved in the killing of the officers would be brought to book.

“We wish to reiterate that killers of our officers in this extant case, and many others, have murdered peace, and none of them will go unpunished.”