Gunmen kill DPO, pregnant officer, 2 others in Edo
Gunmen Tuesday killed the Divisional Police officer and three other officers at Afuze division in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State.
It was gathered that the gunmen attacked the division at night.
The victims were identified as SP Tosimani Ojo (DPO), Sergeant Justina Aghomon (pregnant woman), Inspector Sado Isaac and Corporal Glory David.
The assailants reportedly later burnt the station and set free the detainees in the cell.
They were also said to have attacked the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in the town, destroying electoral materials and burning down a police van in the premises.
The DPO was said to be in his residence when he was called to the office that some people wanted to meet him over some issues, but on reaching the office, he was gunned down.
A source said: “We only had gunshots and nobody knew what happened until this morning. The divisional police officer and three other officers who were on duty were killed on the spot.”
The state’s Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Danmallam ,who visited the scene, vowed that the attackers would be brought to book.
He said investigation would commence immediately into the incident.
Governor Godwin Obaseki charged security agencies on the arrest of the killers.
Obaseki said this yesterday when he visited the scene of the incident, saying “We have not gotten this lawless in Edo State, that people can go to the extent of attacking police officers at their station. I have ordered the release of all the resources required to apprehend and bring the culprits face-to-face with justice.
“Our hearts are with the families of the deceased and we will stand by them in these difficult moments. I have ordered the immediate refurbishment of the police facility for policing to continue in Afuze and environs.”