Three policemen on escort duty were shot dead by gunmen at the Rumuokoro area of the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, kidnapping the Managing Director of an oil and gas company based in Port Harcourt.
The policemen, who were in a Hilux vehicle, were said to be escorting the company’s MD and members of staff of the firm when they were attacked.The gunmen blocked the vehicle in which the top oil workers were, and immediately targeted bullets on the policemen who attempted to stop them from achieving their aim.
After killing the policemen, the gunmen reportedly dragged their target their vehicle and zoomed off.The gunshots however brought panic to residents and business owners who ran for safety.Within minutes, the area was deserted, as the gunmen left unchallenged, while the lifeless remains of the three cops became a spectacle 
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident, saying a full scale investigation had been launched.“Yes, it is true that three policemen were killed. It is very unfortunate. They were providing escort for the oil company workers when the incident happened.“But we are on it and an investigation has been launched immediately into the incident with a view to apprehend the suspects,” Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, said.
