Gunmen have killed no fewer than three policemen who were among an advance security team of Delta State Governor and the vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Ifeanyi Okowa.
It was gathered that the policemen from the department of Explosive Ordinance Device, (EoD), Delta State Police Command, were killed in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State on Friday while going to Abia State.
The three deceased police officers were Inspectors Lucky Aleh, Celestine Nwadiokwu, and Jude Obuh.
READ ALSO: Gunmen in police uniform attack PDP campaign DG in Rivers
Confirming the incident, the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, said: “We got distress calls and we rushed to the scene of the incident.
“The policemen who were killed are from the Delta State Command and were on transit as at the time of the incident.
“But I can assure you that the Anambra State Commissioner of Police is very poised to bring to book the criminals behind the dastardly act.”
Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as the head coach of Germany, with former Liverpool manager Jurgen…
The Nigerian stock market extended its losing streak on Thursday, July 2, 2026, as investors…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday drew laughter at the Presidential Press Corps Dinner in Abuja…
Portugal reached the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Croatia 2-1 in a…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has defended its petroleum product pricing strategy, insisting that recent reductions in…
A fresh dimension has emerged in the raging controversy over the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion…
This website uses cookies.