Inspector, civilians Ki-lled as gunmen attack policemen in Abia | Read Details
Yet to be identified gunmen has again, attacked police personnel in Aba, the commercial city of Abia state.
The gunmen on Sunday, attacked operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) while on patrol along Ngwa Road by Mosque junction, Aba at about 11:28am.
A statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, said a gun duel ensued which led to the death of two of the attackers, an Inspector, Shehu Oyiboand three civilians identified as;
Chika Godliveth ‘m’, Onyenaturuchi Jonah ‘m’ 32 years old, from Item, in Bende L.G.A of Abia State, and Eniobong Godsgift Clement ‘f’, 18 years old, from Akwa Ibom State.
The statement read;
“Today, July 21, 2024, at about 1128hrs, police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Aba, Abia State Command, while on patrol along Ngwa Road by Mosque junction, Aba, were attacked by armed men assailants in an ash-colored Sienna vehicle. The armed men opened fire on the police personnel, and the operatives repelled the attack, preventing what could have been a deadlier outcome.
However, during the exchange of gunfire, two of the assailants were neutralized, while others escaped with various degrees of bullet injuries. Unfortunately, a police officer, Inspector Shehu Oyibo, three civilians who were later identified as Chika Godliveth ‘m’, Onyenaturuchi Jonah ‘m’ 32 years old, from Item, in Bende L.G.A of Abia State, and Eniobong Godsgift Clement ‘f’, 18 years old, from Akwa Ibom State were killed by bullets from the assailants.
Bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the mortuary, while investigation is ongoing to arrest the fleeing hoodlums.
The public are assured to go about their lawful activities without fear, as officers have been deployed to strategic locations in the state to ensure the protection of life and property.
Abians are also urged to report any suspicious movements or individuals with bullet injuries to the nearest police station.”
