Delta state governor and Vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party Party, PDP, has confirmed the killing of three police officers by unknown gunmen along the Ihiala -Isseke – Orlu Road on their way to Umuahia on official duty.
Delta state Commissioner for Information Charles Aniagwu who confirmed the loss while briefing journalists in Asaba commiserated with the Delta Police Command and the families of the deceased officer adding that the late officers would be greatly missed for their contributions to the peace and development of Delta State.
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Aniagwu used the occasion to plead with the South Eastern agitators to sheath their swords and embrace the peace and love the region has been known for so that the area will be a haven for the coexistence of all and sundry
With a prayer for the peaceful repose of their souls, Aniagwu promised that the Delta state government would not abandon their families in this trying moment and would go the extra mile to seek justice on their behalf.
This he said can be achieved by impressing the security agencies to take steps to unravel those who have inflicted pain in the heart of the families
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)