A police inspector serving at PMF 31, Ogwashi-Uku in Delta State, was shot dead by gunmen on Sunday, February 14, 2021 in a church at Ughelli.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Delta Command, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya confirmed the news in Warri.
“Yes, he (police officer) followed his principal (not named) to the church,” the PPRO said.
It was gathered that, the gunmen allegedly stormed a Pentecostal church located in Oviri-Ogor Road, Ughelli in the Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state, during worship service on Sunday and shot the victim thrice.
“The service was abruptly stopped at about 11.15 a.m. when gunshots rented the air inside the church premises and worshippers scampered for safety.
“It was after the gunmen escaped that some youths summoned up the courage to come out only to discover the police officer in a pool of his blood,” the source said.
The policeman was confirmed dead at the Central Hospital, Ughelli, were he was rushed to for medical attention, according to sources.
