Three policemen have been feared dead after unknown gunmen attacked a police checkpoint at Neni junction in Anaocha local government area of Anambra State.
An eye witness report said their patrol vehicle was also burnt by the assailants.
Unknown gunmen attack Nigerian police checkpoint at okocha neni Anambra state, kills officer. Are we really safe? pic.twitter.com/3cFSLm6OxY
— Harrison (@harri_010) March 18, 2021
Three Naval officers were also reportedly killed at Awkuzu in Oyi local government area.
It was learnt the two incidents occurred around 5pm almost simultaneously.
The new Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra, Ikenganyia Tochukwu, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) could not confirm the reports.
According to THE NATION, he simply told them he would issue a statement later.
However, one of the senior police officers in the command, who pleaded anonymity, confirmed the iincidents.
