By; MKPUMA ENYINNA, Abakaliki
Following the attack launched by unknown gunmen on Saturday January 28, 2023, three police officers have lost their lives in the incident.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Chris Anyanwu on Sunday, the gunmen launched the attack at the boundary between Ebonyi and Enugu State which claimed the lives of three police officers.
He explained that the hoodlums came with two Sienna cars, and opened fire on them at the checkpoint.
He added that the attack happened around 1808hrs on Saturday.
“The hoodlums operated in two Sienna vehicles, drove into the police checkpoint and opened fire on the policemen.
“Three police personnel of `Operation Safer Highway’, were fatally injured and were later confirmed dead by medical personnel,’’ Anyanwu stated.
