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Police confirm death of three officers in Delta

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the death of three police officers at a checkpoint in Umutu community, Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State.

The police command spokesperson, Bright Edafe, who confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday, explained that the three policemen attached to the Umutu Divisional Police Headquarters in the state were killed at about 7:00 am on Wednesday, at the checkpoint they mounted along the Obeti/Oliogo Road in the LGA.

Their patrol vehicle was also set ablaze during the attack.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing, according to the Force Public Relations Officer.

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