The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the arrest of eight individuals linked to the murder of six policemen in Delta State.
Force spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who revealed this in a statement, said the arrests were made possible through rigorous investigative efforts.
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 further emphasised that the suspects were aiding the ongoing investigation and reassured the public of the Force’s commitment to delivering justice.
Expressing the Force’s sorrow over the tragic loss, Adejobi said, the Nigeria Police is deeply saddened by the heinous act of violence against officers who were diligently performing their duty to protect and serve the community.
He reiterated the Force’s determination to bring all perpetrators to book, asserting that they would not escape punishment.