Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of six police officers in Ohoro forest in Delta State while six are currently missing in action.
According to ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesman on Saturday, the deceased officers include Inspector Abe Olubunmi (IRT) enlisted on 1st August 2003; Inspector Friday Irorere (51 PMF) enlisted on 1st January 2003; Sergeant Kuden Elisha (51 PMF) enlisted on 17th October 2011; Sergeant Akpan Aniette (51 PMF) enlisted on 17th October 2011; Sergeant Ayere Paul (IRT) enlisted on 17th October 2011; and Sergeant Ejemito Friday (51 PMF) enlisted on 17th October 2011.
While the officers currently missing-in-action include Inspector Onoja Daniel enlisted 1st February, 2003; Inspector Onogho Felix enlisted on 1st January, 2004; Inspector Emmanuel Okoroafor enlisted 1st April, 2004; Inspector Joel Hamidu enlisted 1st June 2006, Sergeant Moses Eduvie enlisted 17th October, 2011, all of 51 PMF; and Sergeant Cyril Okorie (SWAT) enlisted 17th October, 2011.
The statement revealed that the bodies of the officers have been recovered while an intense search has commenced for the missing officers.
ACP Adejobi also stated that the slain soldiers will be honoured for their noble service and ultimate sacrifice at the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations Ceremony scheduled for April 5th, 2024 in Abuja while payment of all entitlements due to the families of the fallen officers, aimed to alleviate any financial burdens they may encounter in this challenging time has been expedited.
Meanwhile, the arrested suspects are volunteering information necessary for the rounding up of all the perpetrators.
