Yet to be identified gunmen have attacked the Nigerian Police Division at Unwana, Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, killing one officer in the process.
According to eyewitness report, the gunmen (all wearing mask), numbering over 30 and armed to the teeth, attacked the station at about 3am on Sunday and the officers on duty engaged them in a gun duel.
One of the attackers was killed while a police officer was seriously injured.
Confirming the development, Ebonyi State police public relations officer, DSP, Odah Loveth Obianuju in a statement issued on Sunday, disclosed that one of the gunmen was killed, two AK-47 riffles and other incriminating Items recovered.
The statement reads “at 0300hrs of today, 24th October 2021 yet to be identified gunmen suspected to be members of proscribed IPOB/ESN numbering about thirty-five (35) attacked Unwana Divisional Headquarters in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, shooting sporadically at the policemen on duty, who immediately repelled the attackers, in the gun battle that ensued.
“One (1) of the hoodlums was killed and two AK47 rifles/other incriminating items were recovered while others escaped with bullet wound injuries.
”Regrettably, one Police Inspector attached to the Division was fatally wounded. The Police Facility/Operational vehicles are intact.
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Ebonyi State Command, CP Aliyu Garba psc has embarked on, and on the spot assessment of the Division and has also ordered a manhunt on the fleeing hoodlums.
“The CP appeals to law-abiding citizens of the State to promptly volunteer useful information that will assist the Command in the investigation.”
