Tension in Ughelli, Delta State as gunmen kill Area Commander

The Nigeria Police Force, Delta State command has been thrown into mourning following the death of Ughelli Area Commander, ACP Usman Danbaba in an undisclosed hospital, just two days after he was shot by some unknown gunmen.

It was gathered that the Senior Police Officer was allegedly shot dead near the palace of the Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom along Otovwodo in Ughelli Town at about 8pm on Sunday.

No one could provide detailed information as to the movement of the Area Commander when the incident occurred.

It could also not be ascertained if the Area Commander moved with orderly at the time of the incident and as at press time.


Contacted, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Andrew Aniamaka said, ” We are saddened by the news and there’s nothing we can do about it now. Thank you.”