Two Policemen Feared Killed In Clash With Gunmen In Ebonyi

Two persons were feared killed in an attack at a checkpoint in Ebonyi State by gunmen suspected to be members of a separatist group in the Enugu-Abakaliki expressway in Abakalik, Ebonyi State.

Afrika Eyes gathered that the incident occurred at about 8 pm on Monday night and created panic along the major expressway as motorists and commuters scampered for safety while the gun battle lasted.

A source, who spoke on a condition of anonymity, said that the gunmen operated on a motorcycle to attack the police officers at their duty post.

The gunmen on arriving at the junction opened fire on the policemen on duty while the policemen responded immediately resulting in a sporadic exchange of gunshots. When the gun duel subsided, people who went close to the scene observed that a policeman was shot dead while one of the gunmen was also killed.

Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Chris Anyanwu, confirmed the incident.

Anyanwu said one policeman and an unknown gunman were shot dead during the clash between the police and the gunmen.

In a telephone chat, the Commander of Ebubeagu Security Outfit in Ebonyi State, Nnana Friday, said no Ebubeagu official was involved in the incident.

“No Ebubeagu operative is involved. It’s (a member of) the Indigenous People of Biafra, not Ebubeagu.”