Friday, January 21, 2011
Three police officers slain in Port Harcourt
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| alwayznews:publishing |
Three policemen were shot dead yesterday in the late evening in Port Harcourt when armed robbers invaded the convoy accompanied them. The policemen were guarding linked for Jerusalem pilgrimage to Port Harcourt International Airport, when they enter the bandits who was laid ambush along Eliozu, Rokpoku Road. The hoodlums opened fire on the convoy and the police reacted.
After an exchange of fire, which alleged hauled for some time, the three police officers were said to have died on the spot, while some of the pilgrims were told to have sustained minor injuries. About five 50-seater buses and the police stripe Toyota Hilux Pickup Van were riddled with bullets.
During the exchange of fire with armed robbers and police officers, many of the pilgrims supposedly ran into the bush for safety.
The men of the world were prohibited to leave their nefarious mission and have fled into the bush, as they felt that was eligible for the reinforcement policemen.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in River State, Rita Inoma Abbey (SP), confirmed the incident but said that details were still sketchy as at press time and that the matter is still under investigation.
After an exchange of fire, which alleged hauled for some time, the three police officers were said to have died on the spot, while some of the pilgrims were told to have sustained minor injuries. About five 50-seater buses and the police stripe Toyota Hilux Pickup Van were riddled with bullets.
During the exchange of fire with armed robbers and police officers, many of the pilgrims supposedly ran into the bush for safety.
The men of the world were prohibited to leave their nefarious mission and have fled into the bush, as they felt that was eligible for the reinforcement policemen.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in River State, Rita Inoma Abbey (SP), confirmed the incident but said that details were still sketchy as at press time and that the matter is still under investigation.
