March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

Officers Killed As Gunmen Attack Anambra Police Area Command

At least three officers have been confirmed killed, following gunmen’s attack on Ogidi Police Area Command, in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the incident left colossal damage to buildings on the premises.

“Anambra State Police Command has reinforced security in the Idemili North area of the State following the attack on the Ogidi area command in the early hours of today(Saturday) 18/2/2023, where three police operatives paid the supreme price.

“The hoodlums started shooting sporadically on approaching the area command and threw IEDs and petrol bombs, gaining entrance. Unfortunately, the buildings in the police facility were affected.

“However, the Command observed with grave concern the loss of life and valuables as a result of this attack, calls for calm as the police are resolute in depriving these criminal elements of the space, they desire to perpetrate their evil acts and enhance the safety of life and property in the state”, Ikenga said, adding that the incident is being accessed.

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