Three officers of the Nigeria Police Force have been killed by gunmen at a checkpoint in Agbani, the headquarters of Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Reports made available reveals that the deadly attack happened on Saturday morning around the railway crossing at Agbani town.
The attack is coming barely 12 hours after some gunmen on Friday evening killed a former Commissioner for Rural Development, Ozo Onuzulike and his elder brother, Elvis, in their hometown at Nkpokolo-Achi, Oji-River Council Area of the state.
Although, the police had not confirmed the incident as at the time of filing this report, sources told our correspondent that three policemen were shot at close range by the gunmen and died on the spot.
According to the source, the attack appeared as if the gunmen were already somewhere monitoring their activities before striking.
However, a resident of the area who witnessed the attack, said, “The policemen were caught unaware because they were busy extorting Okada riders when the gunmen swooped on them.
“If you see what they do here, you won’t pity them. How can you be at a checkpoint in an area that has witnessed several attacks and you will relax and be collecting money and giving change to Okada riders.
“Unfortunately, these criminals took advantage and attacked them. They shot three dead and three others escaped with some gun shots. The hoodlums carted away their guns and took Ugboka – Nara Unateze road and escaped.”
Meanwhile, the Enugu State Police Command has not reacted to the attack.
Also, efforts to get the reaction of the command’s spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, were unsuccessful as he did not take his calls.
