Gunmen on Wednesday killed a policeman during an attack on a police patrol van along Otulu Akwukwu Igbo road area of Delta State.
It was learnt that the attack occurred around 6:am on Wednesday.
Police spokesperson in the state, Bright Edafe, who confirmed the incident, said the prime suspect had been arrested.
Edafe said, “Yes, our men were attached this morning about 6:20 am, at Akwukwu Igbo Community.
“One police officer was killed in the attack, they succeeded in burning down police patrol vehicle.
“It was orchestrated by miscreants of the community, and the ring leader has been arrested and investigation is ongoing.”
The police spokesperson stated that efforts were ongoing to arrest other fleeing suspects.