JUST IN; Two Police officers killed In an encounter with suspected Gunmen – Crime Channels
JUST IN; Two Police officers killed In an encounter with suspected Gunmen
Two police officers from the Anambra State Command were killed in a confrontation with armed assailants in Nnewi on Thursday morning.
The officers were reportedly engaged in a gunfight with the attackers when the gunmen hurled an improvised explosive device (IED) at them. The device exploded, claiming the lives of two officers on the scene.
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the tragic incident. In a statement, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said that a manhunt for the attackers is underway.
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.”
