The Nigeria Police Force said five suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of six of its men in Delta state in an ambush.
The ambush happened in Ohoro Forest, Ughelli North Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta.
A statement on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi announced the suspects’ apprehension.
It also unfolded the identities of the victims and made it known that six other officers are currently missing.
Adejobi gave the names of the slain officers as: Inspector Abe Olubunmi, Inspector Friday Irorere, Sergeant Kuden Elisha, Sergeant Akpan Aniette, Sergeant Ayere Paul, and Sergeant Ejemito Friday.
Those missing are: Inspector Onoja Daniel, Inspector Onogho Felix, Inspector Emmanuel Okoroafor, Inspector Joel Hamidu, Sergeant Moses Eduvie, and Sergeant Cyril Okorie.
Recall that some days back 17 soldiers were killed in the same state.
