‘Gunned down!’ Officers from Rivers Police Department shot dead while on duty

According to a witness, the cops were killed while conducting a stop and search operation on Okija Street in the vicinity.

According to the witness, the gunmen, who were inside a vehicle, swooped on the officers and shot them at close range.

The victims died on the spot, according to the witness, who stated that the police officers were taken unawares.

When contacted Rivers State Police Command Public Relation Officer, SP Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed the story, saying the State Police Command is on the trail of the attackers.