Gunmen Kill 2 Policemen, Burn Patrol Vehicle In Anambra

Gunmen on Monday killed two policemen in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, ABN TV learnt.

The hoodlums also burnt their patrol vehicle.

The incident occurred at a checkpoint in the Idemili-Obosi Interchange on the Onitsha-Owerri Road.

ABN TV gathered that about 10 policemen were at the checkpoint when the gunmen attacked.

A motorist, who pleaded anonymity, said the checkpoint had created a heavy gridlock along the road.

He said: “The traffic almost got to Upper Iweka Junction. At a point, it became a no-movement situation on both lanes of the road.

“I was in the traffic when we suddenly heard gunshots and before you knew it, everybody, including the policemen, started running. They shot two policemen dead and burnt their vehicle.”

“I think their targets were the policemen who mounted a checkpoint, which caused a horrific gridlock on both lanes of the road,” he added.

Police spokesperson, Ikenga Tochukwu, confirmed the attack.

He said: “What happened along the Obosi Idemili flyover was an example of the price we pay as police officers in service to the nation and humanity.

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“Three of the armed men were demobilised, while two police personnel paid the supreme price. The police also recovered the rifles of the slain officers.

“A Lexus SUV, one of the operational vehicles of the armed hoodlums, was also recovered. An investigation is still ongoing. Further details shall be communicated.

“The Anambra State Police Command is firm and the personnel are more motivated in providing security services until the current security concern is reduced to the barest minimum and overcome.”