Three law enforcement officers have been shit dead by unknown gunmen at different locations in Enugu State.
It was gathered that the attack, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, February 10, also left several others seriously injured.
According to reports, the hoodlums attacked a customs’ checkpoint in Iituku-Ozalla area of state at about 1:30 pm. They opened fire on the unsuspecting customs officers, leaving one dead instantly and injuring three others.
DailyTrust reports that during the incident at Lomalinda area of Ugwuaji Road, the gunmen shot at policemen on stop-and-search duty leaving two officers feared dead instantly and about four others sustaining deadly bullet wounds.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Enugu State, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, who confirmed the incident said that the “information surrounding the incident is sketchy.” He, however, said a manhunt of the hoodlums has been initiated.
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