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Tragedy as DPO killed in Delta, another DPO brutally wounded
By Stephen Asaba-ase
Tragedy struck in Delta State yesterday when gunmen ambushed and killed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Agbarho Police Division in Ughelli North Local Government Area. The DPO of Orerokpe, CSP Paul, was also injured in the attack and is currently receiving treatment in critical condition.
The incident occurred around 1:am at Owodokpokpo while the two DPOs and their men were en route to an operation. The Delta State Police Command spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the ambush, stating, “It is confirmed. The DPO of Agbarho was killed and the Orerokpe DPO was injured. It was an ambush”.
This devastating news comes amidst rising concerns about security in the state. The police are yet to release further details about the perpetrators or their motives.