Police arrest suspects after officers attacked in Delta
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The Delta State Police Command has arrested several suspects after an attack on its officers at the boundary between Akukwu-Igbo and Ugbolu communities in Oshimili North Local Government Area. The operation was ordered by CP Aina Adesola, who deployed operatives to restore order and public confidence. According to SP Bright Edafe, the suspects are in custody and assisting with ongoing investigations. The police have assured residents of their commitment to safety and have urged the public to remain calm and provide information to help apprehend other suspects.
What happened
- The attack on police officers reportedly occurred on January 30, 2026, during a routine stop-and-search operation along Ogbofu Road.
- A team from the Akukwu-Igbo Division, led by an ASP and four other officers, was ambushed by assailants wielding machetes.
- One officer sustained severe head injuries and was taken to the Specialist Hospital in Asaba for treatment.
- CP Aina Adesola warned that attacks on police officers will not be tolerated and promised decisive action against any threats to public peace.
- The police urged the public to provide credible information to aid in the arrest of other suspects still at large.
