Six Cops, Driver Killed, Police Station Burnt In Anambra

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Friday, October 1st, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ThE killings in Anambra State continued unabated as six policemen were shot dead by hoodlums despite the heavy presence of security operatives in major towns of the state.

Also, at Nnobi in Idemili South Local Government Area of the state, a car belonging to a member of the House of Representatives for Nnewi North/South/ Ekwusigo, Chris Azubogu, was attacked and his driver killed.

Thursday’s killings came barely 48 hours after the gruesome murder of Dr Chike Akunyili, the widower of the late former Minister of Information, Prof. Dora Akunyili, and eight others in the state.

It was gathered that the latest incident occurred when the gunmen attacked a police station in Ajali, Orumba North Local Government Area of the state.

Apart from the murder of the policemen, the police station was set ablaze when the assailants struck around 12.30pm.

When contacted on the telephone, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Tony Olofu, confirmed the incident.

Olofu said, “Wait for detailed statement from the PPRO. As of now I can confirm to you that two policemen were killed in the incident.

Meanwhile, the media aide to Azubogu, Emeka Onyia, confirmed the killing of the lawmaker’s driver to one of our correspondents, saying Azubogu was not in the car when the hoodlums struck.

“Yes, his driver was killed, but Honourable Azubogu wasn’t in the car. In fact, Hon Chris Azubogu is not in the state,” Onyia said