Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Police in Anambra has confirmed gunmen attack that claimed the lives of two officers in Nnewi, Anambra State.
A source, in a trending video, said the incident happened at Akabu-Ukwu, Uruagu Nnewi in the early hours of Thursday, October 3, and also led to the death of about two policemen.
The viral video showed the victims lifeless bodies in a pool of blood. It also captured the gunmen setting fire to the police vehicle, adding to the intensity and devastation of the attack.
Confirming the attack, the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, said police has begun manhunt for the perpetrators of the attack.
“Joint Security Force, begins Manhunt Operation on armed men who murdered two police operatives on investigation activities in the early hours of today 3/10/2024 at Uruagu, Nnewi North.
“Preliminary information reveals that 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.
“Given the above, 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.”
