A Police officer was on Tuesday shot dead by heavily armed gunmen who attacked the Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC, in Rivers State, Dr. Innocent Barikor.
The incident reportedly occurred at the GRA axis of Port Harcourt.
Sources say the gunmen opened fire on the deputy governorship candidate as he was coming out of a building after a meeting.
The Policeman was in front of Hon. Barikor when the assailants opened fire on them.
He was shot multiple times and later died in the hospital.
The Deputy Governorship candidate reportedly escaped unhurt.
Meanwhile the Police in the State has confirmed the incident.
Spokesperson of the command, Grace Koko said the Police officer was targeted by the gunmen because of the rifle they saw with him.
She dismissed reports of an assaination attempt on Hon. Barikor.