Gunmen on Thursday killed three policemen at a checkpoint in Enugu State, a situation that created panic in the metropolis.
According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the gunmen attacked Ozalla community along the ever busy Enugu-Port Harcourt Road, as well as Lomalida axis of Ugwuaji Road within the metropolis at about 1:30p.m.
The gunmen were said to have kidnapped a woman along the road after the operation which eyewitnesses told our correspondent that lasted for about 30 minutes without challenge.
An eyewitness told our correspondent that the hoodlums robbed a POS mobile money operator after a stray bullet hit her.
He simply said, “details are sketchy but a manhunt has been launched for the attackers.”
A customs officer was said to have died instantly, while three other officers sustained serious bullet wounds.
“I saw one of the customs officers motionless and three others in serious pain as they were helped by some Good Samaritan down to the UNTH hospital close-by,” an eyewitness said.
Two officers were feared dead from the shooting, while about four others sustained bullet wounds.
The police spokesperson in Enugu State, Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the shootings but said the “information surrounding the incident is sketchy”.
“A manhunt for the hoodlums has been initiated,” said Mr Ndukwe, an assistant superintendent of police. “Further development will be communicated, please.”
Via NAN.
