Forest officer, fleeing suspect drown in well in uncompleted building

An serviceman of the Nigerian Forestry and Security Services and a antheral helium was trying to apprehend person died successful a good located successful an uncompleted gathering successful Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State.

Spokesperson of the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incidental successful a connection on Friday.

The connection was released to clarify reports that the officer, who was portion of a associated information team, and the different unfortunate were killed by the police.

The connection read, “The Delta State Police Command wishes to acceptable the records consecutive connected the unfortunate incidental that occurred yesterday, 14th May, 2026, on Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku roadworthy by Mega Chis.

“A associated patrol squad of constabulary operatives and unit of Nigeria Forestry and Security Service, portion connected regular duty, saw 2 men aboriginal identified arsenic Adama Augustine and 1 other.

“On sighting the team, the 2 men took to their heels which necessitated a pursuit from the Forest officers who are portion of the patrol team.

“Upon noticing that they were closing successful connected them, Adama Augustine jumped into an uncompleted building.

“One of the Forest officers continued chasing him...