Unknown Gunmen Strike Again, See Who They Killed In Ebonyi State
Afnews Editor
Feb 02, 2024
Unknown Gunmen Strike Again, See Who They Killed In Ebonyi State
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Unknown gunmen have attacked a police patrol team in the crisis-prone Ngbo-Effium axis in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi.
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Reports indicated that the incident which occurred on Thursday led to the killing of a police officer, while another one was injured.
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The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Joshua Ukandu confirmed this in a statement on Friday in Abakaliki.
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"Operatives of the Command on patrol along Ngbo-Effium Road were attacked by armed hoodlums using an ash coloured Toyota Sienna with registration number unknown,ÔÇØ he said.
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The police spokesman said the officers engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel.
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Ukandu noted that the policeman who sustained injuries is currently receiving medical treatment at the hospital.
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"The Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Police Command, CP Augustina Ogbodo immediately dispatched tactical teams of the Command to the scene.
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"The team is on the trail of the hoodlums. Meanwhile, calm and normalcy have been restored to the area,ÔÇØ he added.
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