Suspected armed robbers have shot and killed Assistant Superintendent of Police Sunday Idakwo while he was on duty along the Lokoja-Abuja Expressway.
A top security source said the officer was attached to the Safer Highway Patrol of the Federal Capital Territory Command.
According to the source, ASP Idakwo was carrying out official duties when he came under attack from armed robbers operating along the highway.
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“This ASP Sunday Idakwo, attached to the Safer Highway Patrol, FCT Command, was killed today while on duty along the Lokoja-Abuja Expressway. He was attacked by armed robbers,” the source said.
The circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear.
Security sources said the killing has heightened concerns over insecurity on major highways, especially routes linking the Federal Capital Territory to other parts of Nigeria.
Efforts to get an official reaction from the Nigeria Police Force were unsuccessful. The Force Public Relations Officer did not respond to calls or text messages seeking comment.
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