Police officers were murdered at checkpoint in Delta

Three police officers have been killed and burnt inside their patrol Toyota Sienna by gunmen at a checkpoint along the Obeti/Oliogo Road in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State.

The three police personnel were attached to the Umutu Divisional Police Headquarters of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the State, DSP Bright Edafe confirming the incident, assured that the perpetrators won’t go scot-free.

According to eyewitness reports, the incident occurred at about 8 am, when the officers were burnt in a Toyota Sienna that was recently donated to the Umutu Police Division.

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The eyewitness who pleaded anonymity said after they killed the personnels, the hoodlums carried the corpses inside the vehicle before setting it ablaze.

The eyewitness said, “Three officers attached to the Umutu Division Police Headquarters were attacked and killed on arrival at a checkpoint between Obeti and Oliogo in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta.

“They were burnt beyond recognition in their patrol Toyota Sienna. As we speak, the development has thrown residents of Umutu, Obeti and Oliogo and other neighbouring communities into fear and apprehension”.

The sources could not however confirm whether the officers AK47 rifles were carted away or not.

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