The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has arrested eight suspects in connection with the murder of its officers who were on a fact-finding mission in the Ughelli area of Delta state.
In January, gunmen abducted three mobile police officers who
were responding to a distress call, at the Ohoro community in the Ughelli north
LGA of the state.
A few weeks after the incident, some police officers
mobilised to rescue their abducted colleagues, were ambushed and killed around
the Ohoro forest in Ughelli LGA.
In a statement on March 23, Muyiwa Adejobi, force
spokesperson, confirmed that six police officers were slain in the incident,
adding that the bodies had been recovered while the search for another six was
ongoing.
Giving an update on the development on Saturday, Adejobi
said police operatives have arrested eight suspected criminals involved in the
murder of the officers.
He said five of the suspected murderers were initially
apprehended, while another three were arrested later at different locations.
Adejobi said the suspects are currently in police custody,
assisting with the ongoing investigation, and would be charged to court once
investigations are concluded.
“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.”
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