Gunmen have killed a police officer, Sgt. Peter Ikwen, in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.
It was gathered that Ikwen was killed at Edgerton Street, Calabar in the early hours of Saturday.
The incident was confirmed by the Cross River State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Irene Ugbo.
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“I have just gathered that a police sergeant was shot dead by unknown gunmen in the early hours of today (Saturday) and his rifle was taken away by the assailants,” Ugbo said.
The police spokesperson added that investigation has begun with a view to unraveling those behind the act which, she described, as condemnable.
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