5 Killed As Gunmen Open Fire On Police Convoy
One officer and four civilians were killed when a police convoy was ambushed at Idema- Otuabagi Road, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, on Saturday.
Police spokesman in Bayelsa State, SP Asinim Butswat confirmed the incident. He said the Commissioner of Police has ordered for a manhunt for the gunmen.
He said on May 14, 2022, at about 0745 hours, suspected gunmen ambushed and opened fire on the vehicle carrying Policemen serving at Rivers Command while returning from the burial of a colleague, late ASP Gilbert Sampson, at Imago Kugbo, Rivers State.
The police spokesperson said PC Asuo Osuani and Special Constabulary Odeoye Sampson, Mr Terry Lucky, Jennifer Adejo and Asueroh Tobins were fatally shot and later died.
He said Inspector Urere Edwin, Rejoice Sampson and Reward Sampson sustained bullets injuries and are responding to treatment.
