Tragedy As Armed Robbers Claim Life Of Police Officer In Rivers

• Inspector Sunday Baba fatally shot by robbers.

• Police confirm incident, pay tribute to fallen officer.

• Suspects’ vehicle recovered, perpetrators fled.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck on Wednesday night in Rumuolumeni, Rivers State, as Inspector Sunday Baba, a Nigerian police officer, was fatally shot by suspected armed robbers during a robbery incident.

The Rivers State Police Command confirmed the incident via their official social media account, paying tribute to the fallen officer.

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The command mourned the death of the deceased, recognized as a brave individual, who met his untimely end while on duty.

The command wrote: “Yesterday night, Inspr Sunday Baba, a brave police officer serving at Rumuolumeni, Rivers State, lost his life on duty.

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“Though the perpetrators fled, we recovered their vehicle. It’s sad that being a police officer means leaving home in good health, never certain of your return.”

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