The Edo State Police Command has confirmed an attack on the convoy of the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleiman by suspected armed hoodlums in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area.
The Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, Chidi Nwabuzor confirmed the incident in Benin City.
He says three police men lost their lives in the process with two civilian drivers and one female domestic staff.
Chidi Nwabuzor says the Auchi Police Division swung into action and gunned down one of the hoodlums.
The PPRO noted that one of the vehicles used by the assailants was recovered in the process even as search is ongoing for one domestic staff who is currently missing.
He assured that Apostle Suleman is alive and well.
(Editor: Hadiza.A.A)