At least two persons suspected to be attackers have been killed by operatives of Abia State Police Command in Aba, the commercial capital of the state.
Also, three civilians were also killed by bullets from the attackers, the command said.
A release by the command spokesperson, ASP Maureen Chioma Chinaka said operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) during their patrol along Ngwa Road by Mosque junction, Aba on Sunday were attacked by armed men assailants in an ash-colored Sienna vehicle.
According to her, the armed men opened fire on the police personnel, and the operatives repelled the attack, preventing what could have been a deadlier outcome.
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“However, during the exchange of gunfire, two of the assailants were neutralized, while others escaped with various degrees of bullet injuries.
“Unfortunately, a police officer, Inspector Shehu Oyibo, three civilians who were later identified as Chika Godliveth ‘m’, Onyenaturuchi Jonah ‘m’ 32 years old, from Item, in Bende L.G.A of Abia State, and Eniobong Godsgift Clement ‘f’, 18 years old, from Akwa Ibom State were killed by bullets from the assailants”, the statement says.
She said bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the mortuary, while investigation is ongoing to arrest the fleeing hoodlums.
The command therefore urged the public to go about their lawful activities without fear, as officers have been deployed to strategic locations in the state to ensure the protection of life and property.
