At least four policemen have been killed on Tuesday by unknown gunmen who attacked the Iwollo Oghe Police Station in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
It was gathered that the officers died of gunshot wounds sustained in a gun duel while trying to repel the attack by the unknown gunmen.
Confirming the incident, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mohammed Ndatsu disclosed in a statement that “The hoodlums, who came to the Station in their numbers, opened fire on Police Operatives on duty but were vehemently resisted, and in the ensuing gun duel, several of the assailants escaped with bullet injuries.
“Unfortunately, four (4) of the Operatives, who sustained severe gunshot injuries, were later confirmed dead in the hospital, while parts of the Station was set ablaze by the assailants.”
The Police boss and senior members of the command who visited the police station for an on-the-spot assessment extended condolence to the families and close friends of the policemen, who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.
He said an investigation has been launched into the attack to fish out the assailants and their cohorts, reiterating that justice would be served.