CITIZENS COMPASS —Delta State Police Command with its Headquarters in Asaba, has debunked the rumour making the rounds that its spokesperson, Bright Edafe had been shot dead.
The Command noted that the misleading information had gone viral through WhatsApp messages.
In a statement signed by the spokesperson on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, he warned purveyors of misleading information to desist from it. mongers to desist
“The Command is aware of a misleading viral WhatsApp post making the rounda that the spokesperson was shot dead at his apartment. The command wishes to debunk this false news in totality and advises members of the public to completely disregard it.
Putting the records straight, he said, “For the avoidance of doubt and to put the record straight, the Command wishes to state that, on 28/11/2023 at about 0330 hours, one DSP Sunday Okoebor attached to the Command X-Squad was shot dead at his apartment.
“The late officer was shot dead by suspected armed robbers who broke into his apartment in the guise of being EFCC Operatives and on noticing he was a Police officer, he was shot in the head. The Commissioner of Police, Delta State immediately detailed tactical teams to go all out for the suspects. At about 0630 hours of same date, the reinforcement comprising of the Command’s Joint Security Outfit A.K.A Operation Delta Hawk arrested eight suspects who have confessed to the act and murder of the late police officer.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass on behalf of the Command commiserates with the family of the late officer and assures them of justice.
“Members of the public are advised to desist from spreading false news and urged to reach out to the command for clarification before going to the media.”
