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In February, police officers on fact-finding and rescue missions were ambushed and killed in Ughelli, Delta.
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The police say six officers are still missing in action.
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The force has revealed the arrest of some suspects who allegedly carried out the attack.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has arrested eight suspects in the gruesome murder of six policemen in Ughelli, Delta State.
The police spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed the development in a statement on Saturday.
Recall that some criminals ambushed and killed policemen who were on a fact-finding mission in Ughelli on February 23, 2024.
Another set of policemen was ambushed and killed days later while on a rescue mission, resulting in the demise of at least six policemen.
The force said six other policemen on the missions are still missing in action.
Revealing the arrest of suspects, the police spokesperson said five were initially arrested shortly after the attack and an additional three suspects were recently apprehended at different locations following the cooperation of the initially arrested suspects.
Adejobi stated the police’s commitment to ensure swift and decisive justice for the slain officers.
“The Nigeria Police Force has made significant progress in the investigation into the tragic incident that occurred in Ughelli, Delta State on 23rd February, 2024, where officers on a fact finding mission were ambushed, and 26th February, 2024, where other officers on a rescue mission were also ambushed, resulting in the death of six policemen, while six others are still missing in action,” the statement reads.
“Following intensive investigative efforts, the police have apprehended eight (8) suspects in connection with the brutal ambush attack. Five (5) suspects were initially arrested shortly after the incident, and an additional three (3) suspects have been apprehended, at different locations, following the statements and cooperation of the initially arrested suspects, bringing the total number of arrests to eight (8).
“The arrested suspects are currently in custody and are assisting with the ongoing investigation. While 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 assures 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.
“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.”
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