Igarra Attack On Police Officers: Arrested Suspect Gives Motive Behind It.
By Ebor Cletus Ralph Jr.
Gunmen who attacked and killed three Nigerian police officers in Igarra, Edo State came from Okene, Kogi State, it has been disclosed.
Recall that, in the early hour of Wednesday, 06 April 2023, gunmen ambushed officers from Igarra police station who were on routine patrol, killing three.
It was learned that the group relocated to Edo State for the sole purpose of the kidnapping business. According to findings, attacking police was the first phase, in a daring attempt to destabilize the Force, before operating freely.
However, the well-planned attack failed after one of the escapee officers reorganized and killed one of the shooters, injured one and another was arrested alive.
The injured gunman, it was gathered, was transferred to Hospital in Benin City, where he was pronounced dead due to his severe injury.
The Divisional Police Officer in Igarra, Edo state, later led the team of policemen to transfer the suspects to the State Police Command headquarters in Benin City.
The police said the suspect in custody has confessed, giving the investigators useful information to hunt for the others.
The leadership of the Edo state police command is yet to make any public statement on the incident.
Officers recovered 6 AK 47 rifles from the suspects, among which were the rifles they looted from the fallen officers.
