The Nigerian Police have arrested eight suspects in connection to the gruesome murder of six policemen in the Ohoro Forest in Delta State, and “are currently in custody and are assisting with the ongoing investigation.”
The officers were ambushed and killed on 23 February while on a rescue mission. The officer’s identities were Inspector Abe Olubumi (IRT), Inspector Friday Irorere, Sergeant Kuden Elisha, Sergeant Akpan Aniette, Sergeant Ayere Paul and Sergeant Ejimito Friday.
The NPF spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed on Friday that the police first arrested five suspects soon after the incident and three others at different hidden locations later.
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He said the arrest followed an intensive investigative effort by the detectives.
Adejobi said, “The arrested suspects are currently in custody and are assisting with the ongoing investigation. While the Nigeria Police Force is committed to ensuring that all those responsible for this reprehensible act, and many alike, are brought to justice swiftly and decisively.”
“The Police assured that the suspects will soon have their day in court, with credible evidence, once investigations are concluded.
“The Nigeria Police is deeply saddened by the heinous act of violence against our officers who were diligently performing their duty to protect and serve the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen officers during this difficult time.”
The PRO said all those involved in the murder of the officers will be brought to justice.
Okuama Massacre
On 14 March, 17 operatives, including the Commanding Officer of 181 Amphibious Battalion, two majors, one captain, and 12 personnel of the battalion of the Nigerian Army, were also killed in the state.
The troops were killed in the Okuma and Okoloba communities in Delta State while on a peace mission.
The unfortunate officers were beheaded, and their remains were found in a neighbouring river while the stomachs and hearts of others were harvested.
On 28 March, funeral rites were conducted by the military in the hour of the slain soldiers, with the Nigerian President attending as Chief Guest of Honour. Others in attendance were federal lawmakers, state governors, top military bosses, widows and friends of the victims.
Mr Tinubu, who was very upset about the situation, described the incident as “an attack on the nation” and instructed all security agencies to arrest those behind the heinous attack.
On Thursday, the military headquarters declared eight persons, including The King of Ewu Kingdom in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Clement Ikolo, in connection to the murders.
Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo (Aka Amagben), Akata Malawa David, Sinclear Oliki; a traditional ruler, Clement Ikolo Oghenerukeywe; Reuben Baru, and Igoli Ebi were persons of interest.
At around 6:41 p.m. on Thursday, Ikolo turned himself into the police commissioner, Olufemi Abaniwonda, in Asaba, but not before he addressed journalists, insisting he was innocent.
The Delta State Police Command spokesman, Bright Edafe, has confirmed that Ikolo remained in custody.
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