A group of gunmen have sent a Nigerian Police Sergeant to his early grave during a rescue operation in Akwa Ibom State.
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A Police Sergeant identified as Shedrach Stephen, has been killed by group of gunmen during a rescue operation in Akwa Ibom State.
While speaking during a press conference in Uyo on Saturday, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi, said that the command recovered bulletproof vests, police and military uniforms, live ammunition, cartridges and charms from the hoodlums.
“On August 16, 2018, the police rescued an unknown lady, who was still in comma. The rescue operation led to the death of one gallant police officer, Shedrach Stephen, a sergeant,” the CP said.
Ogunjemilusi said the command rescued an Independent National Electoral Commission worker, Otobong Ukpong, who was abducted by militants on June 5 when he was going to work.