He explained that some hoodlums attempted to cause chaos but were promptly dispersed by policemen.
“The sport is making waves around the country, and don’t forget that MMA will be of many benefits to the NPF in combating crime,” said the NMMAF boss.
The victim, identified as Daniel, was allegedly abducted at about 9:00 p.m. by suspected policemen while returning to his home in Port Harcourt.
“Sadly, five soldiers and two Nigeria Police operatives sustained varying degrees of injuries from the IED detonated by the criminals.”
The people ran for safety as the thugs continued to throw chairs and spray some chemicals at them.
The deceased policemen were attached to the Explosives Ordnance Department (EOD), Delta Police Command.
“One of the policemen paid the supreme price while two of the gunmen were neutralised.”
The police commissioner said credible information on the movement of suspected criminals would pave the way to crush those terrorising people of the state.
A heavily-guarded motorcade bearing the fiery Pentecostal preacher was attacked in Auchi on Friday.
Security was beefed up at Eagle Square, Abuja, for the 62nd Independence Military Parade.
