Enugu CP Vows To Apprehend Attackers Of Adani Police Station

Posted by Ignatius Okpara Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Wednesday, April 21st, 2021

……Confirms Killing Of 2 Operatives

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The state Commissioner of Police, (CP) Mohammed Ndatsu Aliyu, has ordered the immediate deployment of the Command’s operational and intelligence assets to identify and apprehend the yet to be identified gunmen, who violently attacked and set ablaze Adani Police Station in Uzuwani Council area of Enugu state on Wednesday

The state police Spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe (ASP), in a statement said the attack took place at about 2.30am.

According to him, the CP gave “this order during a prompt on-the-spot assessment visit of the Station, alongside Heads of Sister Security Agencies in the State.

” Meanwhile, the unknown assailants, who attacked the Station in their numbers, were resisted by Police Operatives on duty and in the ensuing gun duel, some of the gunmen escaped with gunshot injuries.

“Unfortunately, two (2) of the Policemen were critically wounded and later confirmed dead in the hospital.

He said “the Commissioner, while commiserating with families and beloved friends of the slayed Policemen, who unfortunately paid the ultimate price during the violent attack, has called on members of the public to assist the Police with timely and credible information that will aid the quick identification and arrest of the assailants.

“He further urges residents of the State, especially owners of medical facilities, to promptly report to the Police anyone suspected to have gunshot injuries.