An official of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State reportedly drowned in the River Ethiope while pursuing a fleeing suspected drug offender. The incident occurred in Obiaruku community, Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State, at the weekend. NDLEA operatives had apprehended a suspected drug offender conveying illicit drugs and took him towards the River Ethiope Bridge. The suspect escaped and jumped into the river, and during the pursuit, one officer drowned.
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