UNKNOWN gunmen on Tuesday, attacked a Police Station in Iwollo Oghe, Ezeagu local government area of Enugu State.
The gunmen who were allegedly operating with Toyota Sienna, stormed the police Station killing four policemen and burnt down the station.
Enugu Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe while confirming the report, said, “The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mohammed Ndatsu Aliyu, this morning, led members of his management team and Operational/Tactical Commanders to Iwollo Police Division for on-the-spot assessment, following attack on the Division by yet-to-be identified gunmen at about 0400hrs of today, 25/05/2021.
“The hoodlums, who came to the Station in their numbers, opened fire on Police Operatives on duty, but were gallantly 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.
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner, while condoling family members and close friends of the Policemen, who unfortunately paid the ultimate price in the line of duty; has ordered the intensification of already launched discreet investigation to fish out the assailants and their cohorts.”
