The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the killing of one of its officers, An Assistant Superintendent of Police.
The incident reportedly occurred yesterday at Oyigbo axis of the State.
The officer who later died in the hospital, was ambushed on his way back from work by the criminals.
Spokesperson of the Command, Grace Iringi Koko in a statement said the State Commissioner of Police has ordered an investigation into the incident.
She said efforts are on to bring the perpetrators to book.