The sad news broke on Thursday as the Rivers State Police Command announced the tragic death of one of its officers, Inspector Sunday Baba, at the hands of unidentified gunmen.
In a brief statement shared on their official platform, the Command disclosed that Inspector Baba was on duty in Rumuolumeni area when he tragically lost his life on Wednesday.
The unpredictable dangers faced by law enforcement officers were highlighted by the Command, lamenting the uncertainty of returning home safely each day.
This heartbreaking incident comes just two months after another officer fell victim to a similar attack during a routine stop and search operation in the state capital, Port Harcourt.
Unfortunately, attacks on police officers by gunmen have become all too common in Rivers State, as reported by NewsNow.