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Two police officers attached to the Delta state police command have been killed by gunmen during a duel.

The incident took place along Ugbolu-Illah road in Oshimili north local government area of the state.

Mohammed Ali, the state commissioner of police, confirmed the killing of the police officers on Tuesday in Asaba, the state capital.

Ali noted that during the gun duel, police officers of Operation Delta Safe also killed two of the gunmen, while a stray bullet hit an old woman, who died in the process.

The commissioner said the gunmen took away the service rifles of the two officers after the attack.

“During the attack, the police also killed two of the gunmen, and recovered two pump action guns and some charms from them,” Ali said.

“However, an old woman was also killed in the process by a stray bullet as the police team was chasing the gunmen.

“We have deposited the body of the woman in a morgue and talks are ongoing with the family to see that something is done.”