Police Detain 8 Suspects Over The Death Of 6 Officers In Delta

According to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), eight people have been detained in relation to the killing of its officers in the Ughelli region of Delta state when they were conducting a fact-finding trip.

Three mobile police officers were kidnapped in January at the Ohoro hamlet in the Ughelli north LGA of the state as they were responding to a distress call.

A few weeks following the incident, many police officers were ambushed and killed in the vicinity of the Ohoro woodland in Ughelli LGA while attempting to rescue their kidnapped comrades.

Six police officers were killed in the event, according to a statement released by the force spokesperson on March 23. Muyiwa Adejobi said that the bodies had been found, and that searches were still underway for the remaining six policemen.

Adejobi provided an update on the situation on Saturday, stating that eight suspected offenders have been taken into custody by police in connection with the policemen' murders.

According to him, three more suspected murders were later detained at various locations, leaving five of the suspects originally captured.

Adejobi stated that the suspects would face charges in court after the investigations are over. For now, the suspects are being held by the police and helping with the ongoing investigation.

“The arrested suspects are currently in custody and are assisting with the ongoing investigation,” Adejobi said.

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

“The Nigerian 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.”