Posted by Amarachi on Wed 02nd Dec, 2020 - tori.ng
The unfortunate incident occurred after the DPO led officers to Icho-Otukpo settlement to arrest suspected criminals who looted items during a fire outbreak in Otukpo market.
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Mr Yahaya Pawa, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Otukpo Police Station in Benue State was on Tuesday, December 1 shot dead by thugs.
The state police spokesperson, Kate Anene confirmed the incident and also revealed that the incident occurred on Tuesday morning after the DPO led officers to Icho-Otukpo settlement to arrest suspected criminals who looted items during a fire outbreak in Otukpo market.
Anene said Pawa is steady and receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.