BREAKING: Gunmen ambush police operatives in Ughelli, kill DPO
By ABIRHIRE THOMAS
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Agbarho Police Station in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, CSP NH Jega, and other officers have allegedly been attacked and killed in an early morning ambush in Delta State.
Another Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Orerokpe in Okpe Local Government Area, CSP Paul who was allegedly brutally shot in the neck is in critical condition in an undisclosed hospital in Delta following a kidnap rescue mission.
This tragic incident occurred near the Rail Station in Agbarho as was revealed by Comr. Israel Joe, a Delta based Human Rights chap who spoke with The defender news on phone Monday morning.
According to Comr. Joe, the ambush took place around 1:00 am, resulting in heavy gunfire exchange between the police and the kidnappers.
The post added, “the new DPO of Agbarho, who resumed just three days ago, was killed. He was ambushed alongside the DPO of Orerokpe, CSP Paul and their team during a rescue mission.”
Comrade Joe expressed deep sorrow over the loss, noting that the Orerokpe DPO was rushed to an undisclosed hospital, where he is currently fighting for his life.
He spoke further, “I am deeply pained by this news. Just yesterday, I had a conversation with the Agbarho DPO about the conduct of his officers and he acted swiftly to caution his men against any misconduct. This loss is heartbreaking.”
He extended his condolences to the Nigeria Police Force and the families of the fallen officers, he noted, “these officers gave their lives in the line of duty. None of these criminals should be spare.”
DSP Bright Edafe, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed that they were ambushed by kidnappers saying that only the Agbarho DPO, CSP Jega, lost his life in the attack and that CSP Paul, DPO Orerokpe who sustained injury is now in stable condition.
