Delta state police command has debunked a misinformation going viral on WhatsApp that the commands Police Public Relations Officer PPRO, was shot dead at his apartment.
The command however noted that the news is not correct and should be disregarded, maintaining that, on November 28, 2023 at about 0330 hours, one DSP Sunday Okoebor attached to the Command X-Squad was shot dead at his apartment. The late officer was shot dead by suspected armed robbers who broke into his apartment in the guise of being EFCC Operatives and on noticing he was a Police officer, he was shot in the head.
The Commissioner of Police Delta State immediately detailed tactical teams to go all out for the suspects and at about 0630 hours of same date, the reinforcement comprising of the Command’s Joint Security Outfit (Operation Delta Hawk) arrested eight suspects who have confessed to the act and murder of the late police officer.
The Commissioner of Police CP Wale Abass on behalf of the command commiserated with the family of the late officer and assures them of justice.
Meanwhile members of the public have been advised to always verify their information before posting to avoid confusion and unnecessary tension.