Suspected gunmen raid police station, kill DPO, pregnant policewan

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Suspected gunmen on Monday invaded a police station in Agudama Ekpetiama community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State during the early hours, killing four police officers and leaving two others seriously injured.

The officers that were killed include the Divisional Police Officer, a pregnant policewoman and two other officers who were on duty.

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A visit to the invaded police station by Channels Television revealed that the gunmen carted away rifles, ammunition and police uniforms from the station in an operation that is alleged to have lasted for close to one hour.

Speaking on the ugly event, the commissioner for youth in Bayelsa State Udengs Eradiri who hails from the community described the incident as sad and unfortunate.

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