The Nigeria Police Force said it had arrested eight suspects in connection with the murder of its officers on a fact-finding mission in the Ughelli area of Delta.
This was stated in a statement made on Saturday in Abuja by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer.
According to him, on February 23, a group of officers on a fact-finding mission were ambushed, and six police officers lost their lives as a result.
According to Adejobi, police investigators conducted a thorough investigation before making the arrest.
He stated that three more suspects were arrested at different locations after the initial five suspects were detained shortly after the incident.
He claimed that the three more suspects were apprehended after the five initial suspects’ statements and cooperation.
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According to Adejobi, the suspects are being held by the police and are helping with the ongoing investigation.
The Nigeria Police Force, he said, was dedicated to making sure that everyone accountable for the murder and other comparable crimes was apprehended and prosecuted as soon as possible.
The police spokesman said the suspects would soon have their day in court, with credible evidence, once investigations were concluded.
He said the Police were deeply saddened by the heinous act of violence against its officers who were diligently performing their duty to protect and serve the community.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen officers during this difficult time.
“We wish to reiterate that killers of our officers in this extant case and many others, have murdered peace and none of them will go unpunished,” he said.
Six other officers were reported missing and two of the officers who died were on duty in the state’s Ughelli area on February 23 and 26.
NAN
