Gunmen Attack Police Checkpoint In Anambra, Kill Officer, Injure Other

Awka, Anambra State- Suspended gunmen attacked a police checkpoint at Omata Junction on the Nnewi-Oba Road in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing one officer and injuring another.

It was gathered that the gunmen stormed the area at about 9:20 am on Friday, August 9, 2024, and threw explosive devices at the police operatives at the checkpoint.

Confirming the incident, Tochukwu Ikenga, spokesperson for the State Police Command, stated that the state Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Itam, has ordered an intensive manhunt for the gunmen.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Itam, has ordered a manhunt operation for gunmen who attacked the police team at about 9:20 am today 9/8/2024, at a checkpoint, Omata junction, Nnewi Oba road.

“The operation led by the Assistant Commissioner in charge of Nnewi Area Command is already working with the locals in the area to unmask and apprehend the attackers.

“Meanwhile, in the ensuing gun duel by the police operatives, one of the police personnel was fatally hit by an explosive thrown at them by the gunmen and the other that is seriously injured is currently receiving treatment in the hospital.

“To this end, police team has taken over the area, further details shall be communicated,” he added.