NDLEA officer drowns while chasing suspects into River Ethiope

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on Saturday lost one of its officers while another is battling for his life after they reportedly jumped into the River Ethiope while pursuing fleeing suspects in Obiaruku, Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State.
The drug enforcement operation, however, turned fatal after the body of one of the officers was later recovered from the river.
The suspect and others being pursued reportedly escaped through the river.
According to community sources, a suspected drug offender who had reportedly been apprehended on the other side of the river jumped into the water while being taken towards the River Ethiope Bridge in an attempt to escap...