Seven DSS officers, 2 Civilians arrested over alleged  murder of police officer in Delta

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

A serving police officer was allegedly shot dead by officers from the Department of State Security Service (DSS) at the residence of Chief Abuah Lucky in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, on April 23.

 

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the  incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m., when police were called to investigate reports of a confrontation. 

 

The lifeless body of Police Constable Michael Isuwa, attached to 48 PMF Ahoada in Rivers State but serving at Henric Empire Garden, owned by Chief Abuah Lucky, was found in a pool of blood in front of the residence.

 

The police officer had reportedly been shot by DSS personnel under unclear circumstances. The situation was quickly brought under control by local authorities.

 

Seven DSS officers and two civilians have been arrested in connection with the incident. The body of the deceased has been taken to the Ibusa General Hospital Mortuary for autopsy.

 

Sources said an investigation into the matter is ongoing.

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