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 issued 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.”
