A team of policemen attached to the Ughelli Police Area Command in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Wednesday escaped death from an attack by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.
The incident happened at an isolated area near Beta Glass Company in Ekakpamre community.
It was gathered that the policemen who were on routine patrol were caught pants down by the criminals who released a hail of bullets at the police team.
Confirming the incident yesterday, a source from the command disclosed that the officers involved have been issued queries by the Ughelli Area Commander, Mr Lawal Shinkafi for allegedly embarking on illegal patrol.
The source who spoke on condition of anonymity said: “The policemen while on patrol, saw the vehicle parked in the bush. As security operatives, they alighted from their patrol vans for inspection unknowing to them that some gunmen were inside the vehicle.
“The policemen immediately docked and crawled on the ground while attempting to escape amidst the gunfire of the hoodlums who were dressed in corporate attires.
The criminals fled into the bush with their target leaving behind the vehicle, a Benz ML350 with registration number EFR 487 TK.
“The vehicle has since been received at the command’s headquarters in Ughelli while, investigation into the matter is still ongoing”, it was further gathered.