(Breaking): Gunmen Kill Two Police Officers In Enugu

Posted by Ignatius Okpara Enugu, Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Heavily armed men have attacked a police checkpoint at Nachi in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu state, killing two officers.

The victims, who were said to have died on the spot were on duty at the checkpoint when the hoodlums struck.

It was gathered that the gunmen shot sporadically, a development that caused pandemonium along the Nachi Oji River road, as commuters plying the road scamper for safety.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Daniel Ndukwe ASP, while reacting to the unfortunate incident said the Command had begun action to track down the killers of the cops.

He disclosed that “full-scale investigation that will lead to fishing out of the assailants has commenced.

The Enugu police Spokesman added that “further development will be communicated, please.