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Police Confirm Killing Of Officer By Gunmen In Calabar

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Police Confirm Killing Of Officer By Gunmen In Calabar

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The Cross River Police Command has confirmed that one of its personnel, Sgt. Peter Ikwen, was killed on Saturday by gunmen at Edgerton Street, Calabar.

Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Irene Ugbo, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

“I have just gathered that a police sergeant was shot dead by gunmen in the early hours of today (Saturday) and his rifle was taken away by the assailants,” she said.

She told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that investigation had begun with a view to unraveling those behind the act which she described as condemnable. (NAN)

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