Some policemen said to be escorting a Very Important Personality have shot dead a tricycle operator and two passengers on Uti Road in Effurun, Delta State.
The development was confirmed by the spokesman of the Command, Bright Edafe, who said they were yet to be identified.
According to available information, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening.
While the passengers reportedly died instantly, the tricycle rider was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.
Sources said the victims were shot for overtaking the escort vehicle and denting it in the process.
Edafe said: “We are still not sure if they were police escorts for now.
“But it is not good news because two innocent people were killed.
“We are investigating to know which particular convoy or VIP was on movement when that incident happened.”
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