GUNMEN ATTACK OFFICERS OF THE NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE IN ANAMBRA, KILL TWO
Gunmen on Friday ambushed a vehicle belonging to the Nigerian Correctional Service, Ekwulobia, Anambra State, and killed two officers.
This comes less than 48 hours after unknown gunmen killed three police officers and two naval officers in the State.
The PRO of the Nigeria Correctional Centre , Anambra command, Francis Ekezie, confirmed the attack of the officers.
He said; “Gunmen yet to be identified attacked the court duty vehicle of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Anambra State at Nanka while conveying inmates back from court to the Aguata custodial centre.
“The attackers killed the Corrections officer and whisked away the inmate being taken back to the Custodial Centre.
“The gun duel that lasted for about 10 minutes was reportedly perpetrated by suspected hoodlums in two vehicles, a sienna bus and a Hilux pick-up that trailed the court duty Vehicle from the court premises.
“Although the armed escort put up a gallant resistance, he was unfortunately overpowered by the hoodlums who came in their numbers with sophisticated weapons."
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