The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the murder of six policemen in Ohoro Forest in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State but said five suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime.

Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi described the incident as a devastating loss. 

He said the officers were ambushed while on a rescue mission, adding that six others are currently missing in action.

The spokesman gave the name of the deceased officers to include Inspector Abe Olubunmi (IRT) enlisted on the 1st of August 2003; Inspector Friday Irorere (51 PMF) enlisted on the 1st of January 2003; Sergeant Kuden Elisha (51 PMF) enlisted on the 17th of October 2011; Sergeant Akpan Aniette (51 PMF) enlisted on the 17th of October 2011; Sergeant Ayere Paul (IRT) enlisted on the 17th of October 2011; and Sergeant Ejemito Friday (51 PMF) enlisted on the 17th of October 2011.

Officers currently missing in action include Inspector Onoja Daniel enlisted on the 1st of February 2003; Inspector Onogho Felix enlisted on the 1st of January 2004; Inspector Emmanuel Okoroafor enlisted on the 1st of April 2004; Inspector Joel Hamidu enlisted on the 1st of June 2006, Sergeant Moses Eduvie enlisted on the 17th of October, 2011, all of 51 PMF; and Sergeant Cyril Okorie (SWAT) enlisted on the 17th of October, 2011.