The Nigerian Army said on Saturday that its troops of Sector 5 of Exercise Golden Dawn deployed in Enugu, have neutralised three unknown gunmen who attacked a Nigerian Police checkpoint along Okija-Onitsha expressway on 7 October 2021.
A statement by Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations said the gallant troops engaged and overwhelmed the gunmen with superior firepower, forcing them to flee the scene.
“Troops however gave them a hot pursuit, and engaged the gunmen in a gun duel.
“The 3 gunmen, who drove in 2 Vehicles ( a Hilux and Hummer bus), eventually succumbed to troops’ effective firepower, while others fled with gunshot wounds.
“Troops also recovered one vehicle and 2 motorcycles, while conducting further exploitation of the general area for the fleeing terrorists.
“Unfortunately, a policeman paid the supreme price, in the line of duty, for his country.
“The Chief of Army Staff Commends the troops for the feat and urges them to sustain the momentum against all criminal elements operating in the region.
“The COAS also sympathises with the family of the fallen hero and prays for the repose of his soul.
Editor’s note: Our earlier publication stated that the incident happened in Enugu which wasn’t correct as the gun duel took place in Anambra State.
However, the army in their earlier press statement erroneously wrote that a soldier lost his life which they’ve corrected to reflect that it was a policeman that was killed during the encounter.
