Suspected ESN/IPOB gunmen attack checkpoint in Enugu, kill 2 officers, injure 3
Two policemen were on Wednesday morning killed by suspected Eastern Security Network/ Indigenous People of Biafra gunmen at Nachi community in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Three other officers also sustained severe gunshot injuries in the attack that happened at the police checkpoint in the area.
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It was learnt that the policemen were on duty at the checkpoint when the gunmen attacked them unawares.
The deceased died on the spot as the gunmen shot sporadically until they left the scene.
It was gathered that the continuous sound of gunshots caused panic within the area as commuters and passers-by scampered for safety and ran into the bushes.
Enugu police spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe said the Command had launched a full-scale investigation into the incident with a view to tracking down the assailants.
He said “Full-scale investigation that will lead to fishing out of the assailants has commenced. Further development will be communicated, please.”
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