Delta Police Command Arrests Killers Of DSP Sunday Okoebor, Debunks Report On Murder Of PPRO

By Daniel Dafe

The Delta Police Command has described as misleading a viral WhatsApp post making the rounds that the PPRO Delta State command was shot dead at his apartment.

The command in a statement on Tuesday evening debunked the news, saying it is false news in totality and advised members of the public to completely disregard it.

The statement signed by DSP Bright Edafe, added: “For the avoidance of doubt and to put the record straight, the Command wishes to state that, on 28/11/2023 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. At about 0630 hours of same date, the reinforcement comprising of the Command’s Joint Security Outfit A.K.A Operation Delta Hawk arrested eight suspects who have confessed to the act and murder of the late police officer.”

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police CP Wale Abass on behalf of the command commiserated with the family of the late officer and assured them of justice.

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“Members of the public are advised to desist from spreading false news and urged to reach out to the command for clarification before going to the media,” the statement concluded.