The assailants removed the deceased’s weapons, dumped the bodies into their patrol vehicle and set it ablaze.
The gory incident reportedly took place at the road intersection between Oke-Ora and Avbiosi communities in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State.
It was gathered that the policemen were on security patrol when they were ambushed by the assailants who shot them as they were about to alight from their patrol vehicle, a Toyota Hilux Van.
The Chairman of Owan West Local Government Area, Mr. Frank Ilaboya, who confirmed the incident in a telephone interview, said, “from information available to me, the policemen were about to alight from their vehicle when the assailants opened fire on them.
“They were said to have set their vehicle ablaze and took away their guns. I cannot confirm whether they were armed robbers or not.
“As I speak with you, the communities in the area are in total confusion. However, I have convened an emergency security meeting for this afternoon (Sunday) to look at the issue because there is no eye witness that can give an account of what really happened.”
Edo State Police Command, Mr. Chidi Nwanbuzor when contacted also confirmed the incident saying, “I just received the information. We are yet to be briefed.”
