Gunmen have attacked Oshiri police station in Onicha LGA of Ebonyi State killing three police officers in less than 24 hours after one police officer was killed at Union Bank round about, Abakaliki on Monday night.
The Police Public Relations officer in the state SP Onome Onovwakpoyeya disclosed this in a release to journalists in Abakaliki.
She said the incident occurred when the Operatives of the command were on Stop and Search duty at Oshiri Division.
She stated that "Today being 24/05/2023 at about 0830hrs, Operatives of the Command on Stop and Search duty at Oshiri Division were attacked by armed Hoodlums".
"Sadly, three Police men lost their lives, one was injured and is currently receiving treatment at the hospital".
"Tactical teams were immediately drafted to the area to go after the Hoodlums".
"Consequently, two of the Hoodlums were neutralized and others escaped with bullet wounds.
Recovered from them are: one Lexus car ES350 Model,
one fabricated AK 47 rifle, One AK 47 magazine with 7 rounds of ammunition, One SMG rifle ,One SMG magazine with 8 rounds of ammunition,A pack of hard drugs (SK),
Charms, juju drums and charka musical instrument for Shrine.
"The Commissioner Of Police, Ebonyi State Police Command, CP Faleye S. Olayele, psc appeals to members of the Public to report anyone with bullet wounds or suspicious character in order to apprehend those still at large".
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