#End SARS Protesters Kill Policeman, carted away AK47 rifle In Delta

DCP Frank Mba

Sequel to nationwide protests to scrap the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) whose activities are resented by the public, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has condemned the unprovoked and violent attack on policemen and damage to police operational vehicles and other assets by protesters in Ughelli, Delta State, on Thursday, 8th, October, 2020.



The incident which resulted in the unfortunate death of one Police officer, Corporal Etaga Stanley attached to ‘A’ Division, Ughelli, Delta State who was attacked and brutally murdered by the protesters also left another Sergeant Patrick Okuone with serious body injury sustained from gunshot by the protesters.



Statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP Frank Mba said, the protesters also carted away one service AK47 rifle with breach no 56-2609008 and 25 rounds of live ammunition that was with the deceased at the time of the incident.

He said the IGP, who described the incident as cruel and unwarranted, has warned that the Force will no longer tolerate any attack on its personnel or any member of the law enforcement community by any individual or group protesting under any guise.


The IGP notes that protest by citizens remain a legitimate means for airing their concerns and views. It must however be carried out with all sense of responsibility and within the confines of the law.

Mba said, the IGP, condoled the family and friends of the late Corporal Etaga Stanley who paid the supreme price in the service of our dear nation, and equally commended the officers of the Delta State Police Command for exercising restraint in the face of the immoral and unjustified provocation.

Meanwhile, the IGP he disclosed, has directed the Commissioner of Police, Delta State to carry out a discrete investigation into the unfortunate incident, root-out the perpetrators and bring the killer protesters to book.

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