Policemen Killed, Roasted Inside Patrol Van By Unknown Gunmen In Delta
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Three policemen attached to the Umutu Divisional Police Headquarters in Delta State have been reportedly killed and roasted in their official patrol vehicle by unknown gunmen
It was gathered that the policemen were killed at a checkpoint on Wednesday morning by armed men whose identities were yet to be ascertained as at press time.
Our Correspondent learnt that the incident happened around 7:40am at a checkpoint mounted by the late officers along the Obeti/Oliogo Road in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State.
Local sources confirmed that the Toyota Sienna patrol van recently donated to the Umutu police division was burnt in the process.
One of the sources said the gunmen after killing the police officers, reportedly went ahead to set them ablaze inside the Toyota Sienna.
According to him “Three police officers attached to the Umutu Division Police Headquarters were attacked and killed on arrival to a checkpoint between Obeti and Oliogo in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta.
“They were burnt beyond recognition in their Toyota Sienna patrol vehicle”, a source in the area said. Meanwhile, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Delta State Police spokesman, DSP Edafe Bright confirmed the incident but stated that no arrest had been made yet in connection with the incident .
