The recent arrest of another suspect by the police brings the total number of individuals connected to the murder of six policemen in Delta State to nine, according to Force spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP).
Adejobi provided an update on the investigation into the tragic incident that occurred in Ughelli, Delta State, on February 23, where the policemen on a fact-finding mission were ambushed.
Three days later, on February 26, another group of policemen on a rescue mission were also ambushed, resulting in the death of six officers and the disappearance of six others.
The fallen officers were identified as Inspector Abe Olubunmi (IRT), Inspector Friday Irorere, Sergeant Kuden Elisha, Sergeant Akpan Aniette, Sergeant Ayere Paul, and Sergeant Ejemito Friday.
Adejobi, speaking on a national television programme, stated that the arrests were made possible through intensive investigative efforts. He emphasized the commitment of the police to ensure that all those involved in the incident, who are still at large, will be arrested in due time. He also mentioned that efforts are ongoing to recover the bodies of the missing officers.
