Gunmen have again shot and killed a Mobile Police officer in Delta State. The incident happened about 9am on Sunday morning at Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area of the state. The gunmen reportedly attempted to break into a popular plaza along the busy Effurun-Abraka Road but were accosted by the late officer leading to the criminals opening fire on him.
The deceased whose identity could not be ascertained at the time of filing in this report, was said to be on special duty in Delta State; having been posted from Kebbi State.
Last Friday, a Police officer and a civilian were shot dead at a checkpoint in Eku, Ethiope Local Government Area of the state.
These are coming on the heels of the killing of a Police corporal, Stanley Etaga by suspected #EndSARS protesters in Ughelli area of Delta State on Thursday.
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the incident saying “the incident happened this morning (Sunday) but I don’t have the fact yet. He was mobile policeman.”