Two police officers have reportedly lost their lives following a deadly attack by gunmen in the early hours of Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Uruagu, Nnewi North loca government area of Anambra State.
A statement by the Anambra State Police Command said “the armed men started shooting sporadically on sighting the police Operatives and threw an Improvised explosive into their Operational vehicle. Unfortunately, two of the Operatives paid the supreme price while the vehicle caught fire.”
The statement which was signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Ikenga Tochukwu said a joint security team has commenced manhunt to.apprehend the perpetrators of the crime.
Ikenga added that “the Command calls on members of the Public especially the eyewitnesses and other sundries to aid the ongoing Police operations in the area. You can call the Command Control Room at *07039194332* or the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) at *08039334002* for any necessary assistance and be assured the utmost confidentiality in this regard.”
