In a statement, Nigeria Police Force (NPF), on Saturday, confirmed that six of its officers were killed in an ambush by kidnappers or criminals in Ohoro forest in Delta state, while six other officers were missing in action.
“The bodies of six of the slain officers have been recovered after a fierce search conducted by a combined team of police officers and other security outfits.
“The Force is focussed on the search for the other six officers; while all their families have been duly contacted,” the Police authorities said.
The Force Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, gave the names of the deceased officers as 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.
“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, 1st April, 2004; Inspector Joel Hamidu, 1st June 2006; Sergeant Moses Eduvie, 17th October, 2011, all of 51 PMF.
The sixrh is Sergeant Cyril Okorie (SWAT) enlisted 17th October, 2011.