Residents of ancient Ughelli kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, on Wednesday, staged a peaceful rally across the metropolis,
Delta police team escape attack by suspected kidnappers
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By Perez Brisibe, Ughelli
A team of policemen attached to the Ughelli Police Area Command in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State, Wednesday escaped death after an attack by a gang of gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.
The incident happened at a bushy area near Beta Glass company of Ekakpamre community.
Eyewitnesses at the scene of the incident said the policemen who were on routine patrol were taken off guard by the hoodlums who shot sporadically at the police team.
Confirming the incident yesterday, a security source from the command disclosed that the officers involved have been issued queries by the Ughelli Area Commander, Mr Lawal Shinkafi for allegedly embarking on illegal patrol.