Unknown Gunmen reportedly killed 3 police officers on duty in Ohafia local government area of Abia State.
It was gathered that the incident occurred at Okagwe Ohafia in Abia North Senatorial District.
However, the Abia state government has said only one Police officer was killed and four other officers were injured during the incident.
According to sources, one of the policemen on duty at the location in Okagwe Ohafia died on the spot while the other four sustained major injuries as a result of the impact of gunshot shot at them by the gunmen who were said to be armed to the teeth.
After the incident, the area where the incident happened was said to be in panic, however, a security operative has said that security have been increased in the area.
Reacting to the incident, John Okiyi-Kalu, Abia Commissioner for Information, said security agencies were investigating a security breach at Ohafia Local Government Area which led to the death of one police officer and left four others injured.
He said, “Preliminary information suggests that a gang of about twelve yet- to- be identified hoodlums suddenly attacked five police officers taking cover in a pin down point at a bus stop around Okagwe Junction, Ohafia, during a heavy downpour in the early hours of Monday, September 7, 2020, killing one Inspector while critically injuring the other four who are now receiving treatment at a medical facility in the state”
“The government wishes to advice all medical facilities in the state to report any patient who presents with gunshot injuries to the nearest police station or the relevant Transition Council Chairman even while treating such a patient.”
“Law abiding citizens are advised to go about their normal duties without fear or apprehension as the government has taken measures to protect them as well as apprehend the hoodlums as quickly as possible.”
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the late gallant officer who lost his life in the course of service to fatherland.”
“In the same vein, we pray for the quick and total recovery of the injured.”
