It was a Black Friday in Abia State, as two officers of the Nigeria Police Force met their untimely end while on duty.
Wondering how these officers died?
Well, relax, we will give you all the gist.
On that ill fated Friday night, the two officers alongside other colleagues were at a checkpoint at the well-known Opobo Junction, near the Aba-Ikot Ekpene Expressway.
The police officers were stationed at the junction for their regular evening patrol.
Suddenly, a group of dangerous criminals attacked the officers at the checkpoint.
The Shootout
This attack led to a shootout resulting in the death of the two officers.
Another officer was said to have sustained some injuries from the attack, which has caused panic among residents of the area.
A witness described how the attackers, who were armed to the teeth arrived in a Sienna SUV.
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He explained that just a few minutes into the police officers’ regular night shift, multiple police squads arrived in the area as people began to evacuate the scene.
Biafra Day Attack
According to the witness, the event led to widespread panic, forcing local businesses and market vendors to shut down.
In fact, some even left their goods behind to find safety.
Attacks on security officials in the East is gradually becoming a norms.
Less than a month ago, gunmen attacked a military checkpoint at the Obikabia Junction in Aba, Abia State.
The attackers set fire to the military vehicle.
It was believed that they were believed to be carrying out the sit-at-home order issued by IPOB across the Southeast region to commemorate Biafra Day, a holiday celebrated in the area every year.
The heavily armed individuals, dressed in black, were reportedly spotted firing at the junction intermittently.
