The Nigeria Police Force has arrested eight persons in connection with the gruesome murder of six of its men in Delta State.
According to the police, the officers, who were on duty in the Ughelli community of the state, were killed on February 23 and 26, and six of them are still missing.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the arrest of the eight persons in a statement on Saturday.
Adejobi said: “The Nigeria Police Force has made significant progress in the investigation into the tragic incident that occurred in Ughelli, Delta State on 23rd February, 2023, where officers on a fact-finding mission were ambushed, and 26th February, 2023, where other officers on a rescue mission were also ambushed, resulting in the death of six policemen, while six others are still missing in action.”
The Force PRO said the suspects were apprehended at different locations following investigations.
