TWO KILLED AS POLICE FOIL ATTACK ON EBONYI DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Reports indicate that two people have been killed, following an attack on the police divisional headquarters at Unwana, Afikpo North LGA of Ebonyi state.
Eons Intelligence gathered that about 35 unknown gunmen attacked the police station around 3am on Sunday.
Sources disclose that the security operatives on duty repelled the attack, which led to the death of a policeman, one of the gunmen, while others escaped with injuries.
Loveth Oda, the State's Police PRO, confirmed the development on Monday.
She said; “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 of the hoodlums was killed and two AK-47 rifles/other incriminating items were recovered while others escaped with bullet injuries.
“Regrettably, one police inspector attached to the division was fatally wounded, while one other who was critically injured was responding to treatment in the hospital. The police facility/operational vehicles are intact.
“Investigation revealed that the deceased suspect had been on the police wanted list for various attacks on police stations and one of the recovered AK-47 rifles has been identified to be the rifle stolen from Ohaukwu Police Division early this month.”
The State's Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Garba, has ordered an investigation into the incident, adding that a manhunt for the fleeing suspects will begin immediately.
Recall, Eons Intelligence reported last week that unknown gunmen attacked a police station in Ohaukwu LGA of the State.
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