‘Miscreants’ Kill Policeman, Burn Patrol Vehicle in Delta – PRO

Gunmen described as “miscreants” by the Delta State Police Command on Wednesday killed a policeman after attacking a police patrol van along Otulu- Akwukwu-Igbo road in Delta State.

The Acting Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Bright Edafe, who confirmed the attack, said that the leader of the gunmen has been arrested.

He said: “Yes, our men were attacked this morning at Akwukwu Igbo Community.

“One police officer was killed in the attack, they succeeded in burning down police patrol vehicle.

“It was orchestrated by miscreants of the community, and the ring leader has been arrested and investigation is ongoing.”

Edafe however stated that efforts were ongoing to ensure arrest of the fleeing suspects.