x

Police escort shot dead as gunmen invade church in Delta

Unknown gunmen have killed a police officer during a church service at Oviri-Ogor Road in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

The incident was confirmed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Onome Onovwakpoyeya while addressing newsmen in Warri on Sunday.

The PPRO said: “Yes, he (police officer) followed his principal (not named) to the church.”

It was gathered that before his death, the Police Inspector, was serving at PMF 31, Ogwashi-Uku and was on escort duty at the time of the incident.

“The service was abruptly stopped at about 11.15 a.m. when gunshots rented the air inside the church premises and worshippers scampered for safety.

Hot this week

Kaduna Approves N4bn for Pensioners, Gratuities, Death Benefits

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe has approved the release of...

UTME: Police Deploy Personnel, Warn Against Disruption in Plateau

By Israel Adamu, JosThe has announced the deployment of...

Nigeria, China Celebrate 2026 International Chinese Language Day in Abuja

Nigeria and the People's Republic of China on Monday...

Tinubu Approves Minor Cabinet Reshuffle as Edun, Dangiwa Exit FEC

…Oyedele Elevated to Finance Minister; Darma Named NomineeBy Francis...

Religious Provocations: NCA Urges Christians to Exercise Restraint

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe Chairman of the (NCA), ,...

APC Aspirant John Chun Consults Stakeholders in Zabot Ahead of Primaries

By Israel Adamu, JosA House of Representatives aspirant for...

Jos South/East Aspirant GDG Rallies Support in Vwang Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Israel Adamu, JosA House of Representatives aspirant for...

APC Chairman Yilwatda Distributes Farm Inputs to Plateau Farmers

By Israel Adamu, JosThe National Chairman of the All...

Plateau Doctors Issue 7-Day Ultimatum Over Pay, Warn of Possible Strike

By Israel Adamu, JosResident doctors and other medical practitioners...

FG, Plateau Sign MoU to Revamp Tourism Sites and Boost Revenue

By Israel Adamu, JosThe Federal Government and Plateau State...

NCPC Promotes 57 Staff After 2026 Examination

By Joyce Remi-BabayejuThe Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has...

FCTA’s Committed to Strengthening Nursing and Midwifery Practice—Mahmoud

By Joyce Remi- BabayejuThe Minister of State, Federal Capital...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img