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LATEST: Police Confirm The Killing of Four Officers By Unknown Gunmen

by Victor Ndubuisi
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At least four police officers have been reportedly killed during an attack on the Divisional Police Headquarters in Iwollo, Ezeagu Local Government Area of the Enugu state.

The Enugu State Command of the Nigerian Police Force on Tuesday confirmed the attack, adding that the hoodlums razed the police station during the attack which occurred on Monday night/Tuesday morning.

However, in a statement released by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, Tuesday, the police said that a manhunt had been launched to track down the hoodlums whose identities remain unknown.

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He said, “The hoodlums, who came to the Station in their numbers, opened fire on Police Operatives on duty, but were gallantly resisted and in the ensuing gun duel, several of the assailants escaped with bullet injuries.

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“Unfortunately, four of the operatives, who sustained severe gunshot injuries, were later confirmed dead in the hospital, while parts of the Station was set ablaze by the assailants.

“Meanwhile, the Commissioner, while condoling with family members and close friends of the policemen, who unfortunately paid the ultimate price in the line of duty; has ordered the intensification of already launched discreet investigation to fish out the assailants and their cohorts.

“He further appeals to law-abiding citizens of the State to promptly volunteer useful information that will assist the Command in the ongoing investigation.

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“He also calls on them, especially operators of medical facilities in the State, to promptly report to the Police any person(s) found with gunshot injuries.”

 

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