Gunmen, in the early hours of Sunday, killed three policemen on patrol duty at Okpanam in Oshimili Local Government Area, Delta State.
The officers who were attacked near the divisional police headquarters at about 4.40 am were said to be responding to a distress call from a community leader.
According to the state police public relations officer, DSP Bright Edafe, the patrol team had barely driven out of the station when the gunmen opened fire on them.
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Identities of the deceased were given as ASP Eke Francis, Inspector Joshua Akengbo and Corporal Perekedo Unene.
The gunmen reportedly stole two AK47 rifle from the slain operatives.
The fourth policeman, Bassey Wisdom, who was injured, during the attack is said to be receiving treatment at the hospital.
Edafe also noted that one of the suspects, has been arrested.
