Some unknown gunmen stormed a Pentecostal church located along Oviri-Ogor road in Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, killing a police officer, Ninyel Nwangwang and made away with his rifle.
The late police officer, who was on an escort duty to the church, was attached to the PMF 31, Ogwashi-Uku.
A source, who confirmed the incident, said the police officer died at the Central Hospital, Ughelli where he was rushed for medical attention.
Giving details of the incident, a worshipper at the church, Mr. Emmanuel Ebitimi said the victim had accompanied a female guest to the church and was outside the church building when the gunmen struck.
“The armed men came to the church premises and shot at the police officer thrice after which his service rifle was taken away. He was immediately rushed to Central Hospital Ughelli, where he was confirmed dead”, a church member narrated.