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.
