By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa

Armed men suspected to be cultists have reportedly shot and killed a policeman at Agudama on the outskirts of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

Though the police confirmed the armed attack, they, however, said no policeman was killed and that those injured were receiving treatment.

The deceased cop, it was learnt, was shot dead by some cultists at about 12am on Christmas Day during routine patrol of the Agudama area.

According to sources, the policeman was killed on the spot while two others sustained injuries.

The attack occurred some distance away from White House area, according to a resident, who pleaded anonymity.

The attack, it was learnt, has triggered police raids in the area.

Contacted, the spokesman of the Bayelsa Police Command, Asinimi Butswat, said the attack on the police patrol team was carried out by yet-to-be identified gunmen.

“The gunmen opened fire on our patrol team and injured our men. While no policeman was killed, three officers among the team were injured. One of them have been discharged, while two are receiving treatment,” he said.