Gunmen Kill Three Police Officers at Checkpoint in Kogi State

The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three police officers by unidentified gunmen at a checkpoint in Egbe, a border town in Yagba West Local Government Area of the state.

Police Public Relations Officer, William Aya, told journalists in Lokoja on Wednesday that the tragic incident occurred in the early hours of the day while the officers were on routine patrol duty.

According to Aya, the attackers emerged from a nearby bush and ambushed the officers before reinforcements could arrive. The assailants fled the scene immediately after the attack.

“I can confirm to you that three of our officers on duty were killed today in Egbe, a border community with Kwara State,” Aya stated.

He added that Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, has deployed a tactical squad to track down the gunmen.

“We are currently on the trail of the unknown gunmen, and I assure you that the perpetrators will be arrested,” Aya assured.

The police command is also appealing to residents of the area to provide credible information that could help identify and apprehend the attackers.

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