DPO, Officers Killed in Deadly Gunfight with Kidnappers
Gunmen, believed to be kidnappers, ambushed and shot dead the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Agbarho Division in the Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
According to report, the incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Monday, resulting in the deaths of the DPO and several officers. The assailants also shot and injured the DPO of the Orerokpe Division, who was involved in a rescue operation.
The attack took place near the Agbarho train station, where a gunfight ensued between the police and the assailants. CSP Paul, the DPO of Orerokpe Division, was transported to an undisclosed hospital and is currently in critical condition.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the details of the incident during a phone call with a correspondent in Warri.
He noted ,” They were ambushed ,but it’s only the DPO that we lost”. Comrade Israel Joe,Niger Delta human rights activist, referred to the incident as a major setback for the Delta State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
In expressing his sorrow, Comrade Joe stated. “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 offered his sympathy to the Delta State Command of the NPF and the family of the deceased DPO, urging the police to take all necessary measures to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
He added “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,
It was reported that the deceased DPO had returned to duty only two days prior to his untimely death.
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