Latest News: Gunmen attack police stations in River State, Killed Seven Police

No fewer than seven police officer has been killed in river state by unknown gunmen.

Omokoshaban learn that the Unknown gunmen launch attack on police stations on Friday night in the state leading to the death of 7 police officers.

The Gunmen first attacked a police station along the Rumuji axis of the East-West Road in the state.

Before attacking Rumuji police station in Emuoha Local Government Area were two policemen feared killed, while some vehicles were burnt.

They also attacked a police checkpoint at Ogbakiri junction in the Emuoha LGA with two policemen feared killed and a vehicle burnt.

A checkpoint of the security outfit called C-4-i along the East-West Road was also attacked, even as three operatives were feared killed there.

Spokesman for the State Police Command, Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed the attack but said he would make details available after visiting the areas attacked.

Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police, Eboka Friday, was leading a team to the place when our correspondent spoke with him on Saturday morning.

“Yes, that is what we heard. I am on my way to the place. I want to confirm it myself,” CP Friday confirm the report to newsmen.

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