Delta Police Spokesman, Bright Edafe Alive, Not Dead, As CP Commiserates With Family Of Murdered X-Squad Officer

By Frank Oshanugor

Authorities of the Delta State Police Command have denied the trending rumour that the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe is dead.

The command wishes to debunk this false news in totality and advises members of the public to completely disregard it.

A statement issued on Tuesday by the same Edafe, on behalf of the Command reads: “The Command is aware of a misleading viral WhatsApp post making the rounds that the PPRO Delta State command was shot dead at his apartment.

“For the avoidance of doubt and to put the record straight, the Command wishes to state that, on 28/11/2023 at about 0330 hours, one DSP Sunday Okoebor attached to the Command X-Squad was shot dead at his apartment. The late officer was shot dead by suspected armed robbers who broke into his apartment in the guise of being EFCC Operatives and on noticing he was a Police officer, he was shot in the head.”

According to the statement, “the Commsioner of Police Delta State immediately detailed tactical teams to go all out for the suspects.

At about 0630 hours of same date, the reinforcement comprising the Command’s Joint Security Outfit also known as Operation Delta Hawk arrested eight suspects who have confessed to the act and murder of the late police officer.”

The Commissioner of Police, Wale Abass on behalf of the command has commiserated with the family of the late officer and assured them of justice.

and urged to reach out to the command for clarification before going to the media.

Meanwhile, members of the public are advised to desist from spreading false news