Gunmen kill police inspector in Bayelsa

Gunmen on Monday night killed a police inspector at a checkpoint in Kolo, Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa State.

The six-man gang attacked the checkpoint near the divisional police headquarters in the area, shot the police officer, and carted away his service pistol.

The victim was rushed to a hospital in the area where he was confirmed dead by doctors on duty.

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The spokesman of the state police command, Asinim Butswat, confirmed the incident.

He said the command has launched an investigation into the attack.

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