The police in Delta State have confirmed the killing of a policeman and a soldier by gunmen at a military checkpoint at Oton area of Sapele Sunday night.
The security agents were gunned down when gunmen in speedboats came through the community river to attack the military post.
Delta State Police Command Spokesperson, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the incident on Monday, saying “We are investigating the incident.”
No arrest has been made in connection with the attack.
Community sources claimed the gunmen stormed the community through the Oton River in Sapele to kidnap some prominent persons in the area.
It was learnt that the operatives were repelling the bandits when gunshots from the gunmen killed the government agents.
It was not clear if any of the bandits was killed during the onslaught but sources claimed the attack caused tension in the community.
Residents of the community revealed that military troops have been deployed to the area
