Two police operatives attached to Anambra State command have been killed by gunmen in Nnewi, during a gun duel on Thursday morning.
It was gathered that during the duel, the gunmen tossed an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the police operatives, killing two of the men in the squad.
Meanwhile, the state police command has confirmed the incident.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a press release said the manhunt for the attackers have commenced.
He said: “Joint Security Force, begins manhunt operation on armed men who murdered two police operatives on investigation activities in the early hours of today 3/10/2024 at Uruagu, Nnewi North.
“Preliminary information reveals that the armed men started shooting sporadically on sighting the police operatives and threw an improvised explosive into their operational vehicle.
“Unfortunately, two of the operatives paid the supreme price while the vehicle caught fire.
“Given the above, the command calls on members of the public especially the eyewitnesses and others to aid the ongoing Police operations in the area.
“You can call the Command Control Room at 07039194332 or the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) at 08039334002 for any necessary assistance and be assured the utmost confidentiality in this regard.”
Senator’s House, Skills Acquisition Center Razed In Imo
On Monday night, hoodlums set ablaze the country home of Frank Ibezim and a skill acquisition center at Nsu in Ehime Mbano Council area of Imo State.
Senator Frank Ibezim is immediate lawmaker who represented Imo North Senatorial District.
A video clip circulating online shows Ibezim’s house gutted in fire with a voice in the background rueing the level of destruction.
The ex lawmarker was recently accused of attracting a refugees and Internally Displaced Persons Camp for Fulanis at National Open University campus in Nsu in the Ehime Mbano LGA, a claim he had publicly denied.
