Forest officer, fleeing suspect drown in well in uncompleted building

An officer of the Nigerian Forestry and Security Services and a man he was trying to apprehend have died in a well located in an uncompleted building in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State.
Spokesperson of the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday.
The statement was released to clarify reports that the officer, who was part of a joint security team, and the other victim were killed by the police.
The statement read, “The Delta State Police Command wishes to set the records straight on the unfortunate incident that occurred yesterday, 14th May, 2026, along Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku road by Mega Chis.
“A joint patrol team of pol...