The Rivers State Police command has confirmed the death of one of its officers, after an attack by unknown gunmen, at Borokiri, Port Harcourt.
Spokesperson of the state police command, Nnamdi Omoni said this in a chat with Journalists in Port Harcourt, today.
He said the armed men numbering about 17, attacked the police team at Amangala Bus stop, leaving one dead and several others injured.
“While on duty unknown gunmen numbering about Seventeen (17) launched a surprise attack on them, leading to the death of an Inspector of Police, while others sustained gunshot wounds, he said.
Omoni also said that the state commissioner of police, Joseph Mukan has ordered a full investigation into the matter with a view to bringing the perpetrators to book.
If the police can be attacked…. What’s the fate of the armless &defenseless citizens?
Its just protection from the God himself that has kept us…..