A message shared on the Achi community WhatsApp platform confirmed the incident, stating that two officers were killed and their operational vehicle torched.
At least two police officers were killed on Tuesday in a deadly attack by gunmen in Achị, Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State.
It was gathered that the assailants struck at a checkpoint near the popular Ozudaa market, setting the police patrol vehicle on fire during the assault.
A disturbing video of the aftermath, now circulating widely on social media, shows the bodies of the slain officers lying by the roadside.
A message shared on the Achi community WhatsApp platform confirmed the incident, stating that two officers were killed and their operational vehicle torched.
A resident, who spoke to the media on condition of anonymity, said the gunmen operated without any resistance.
“Yes, there was an attack on a police checkpoint by gunmen at Achi Court near Ozudda market. The assailants killed two policemen, took their guns and set their vehicle ablaze. A few weeks ago, some gunmen attacked the same checkpoint, but the attack was repelled. It may be the same assailants that repeated the attack,” the resident said.
Meanwhile, details of the attack remain unclear, as the Enugu State Police Command has yet to confirm the incident.
Efforts to speak with State Police Public Relations Officer SP Daniel Ndukwe were unsuccessful. He did not take his calls or respond to a text message seeking his confirmation.
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