Three policemen were killed, yesterday, in an early morning attack by unknown gunmen, at a checkpoint along the Obeti/Oliogo Road, in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State.
Apart from the killing, the hoodlums set ablaze the patrol vehicle, a Toyota Sienna, that was recently donated to the police.
Local sources said the hoodlums laid ambush for the officers and immediately unleashed the attack before the victims could settle down after arriving at the checkpoint.
“Three police officers attached to the Umutu Divisional Police Headquarters were attacked and killed on arrival at a checkpoint between Obeti and Oliogo in Ukwuani.
“They were burnt beyond recognition in their patrol Toyota Sienna,” a source said.
Acting Public Relations Officer of Delta State Police Command, DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the killing, but said he had no further details.
“What I can say now is that three policemen were killed and the vehicle burnt. I don’t have other details,” Edafe said.