Atleast three persons have been killed following a gun duel between security operatives and gunmen in Anambra State.
The Nation reports that the incident took place at the military post in Agulu, Anaocha local government area close to the residence of former Minister of Information, late Prof Dora Akunyili.
Though details are still sketchy, it was gathered that the gunmen stormed the place in three different vehicles around 3.30pm on Saturday and opened fire on the security operatives, who quickly returned fire.
An eyewitness who spoke on the incident said, “I now respect our security men, they are gallant indeed. I thought those criminals would finish them up but they responded immediately and they ran away with their vehicles.
“But by then, three of them were already lying on the floor because we were watching them from upstairs.”
Anambra Police spokesman Ikenga Tochukwu confirmed the gun battle when contacted.
“Yes, I heard there was a shoot out at Agulu, I’m still waiting to receive the details, which, for now are sketchy. Until I receive it in full, I will not be able to talk further on the incident,” the spokesman said.
