Gunmen suspected as kidnappers have killed three police officers serving as escorts to the managing director of an oil company at Rumuokoro area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Gunmen Kill Police Officers In Rivers, Kidnap Oil Firm MD
It was gathered that the gunmen opened fire on the police escorts on Thursday before abducting the Managing Director, Igpes Group Oil and Gas, a company based in Port Harcourt.
An eyewitness said the kidnappers blocked the vehicle in which the top oil worker was, then rained bullets on the police officers who were in a Hilux vehicle.
When contacted, the spokesperson of the State police command, Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed the incident, saying a full-scale investigation had been launched.
He said, “Yes, it is true that three policemen were killed. It is very unfortunate. They were providing escort for the oil company workers when the incident happened.
“But we are on it and an investigation has been launched immediately into the incident with a view to apprehend the suspects,” Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police.”
KanyiDaily had also reported how gunmen killed three police officers who were collecting bribes at a checkpoint in Agbani, headquarters of Nkanu West Local Government of Enugu state.
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