The Anambra State Police Command has initiated a manhunt for the suspects who killed and injured two police officers during an attack by gunmen on a police checkpoint at Omata Junction, Nnewi-Oba Road, in Idemili South Local Government Area of the state.
It was said that the hoodlums entered the area at 9.20 a.m. on Friday and tossed explosive devices at police officers stationed at the checkpoint.
At the time of filing this report, the reason for the attack remained unknown.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the state police public relations officer, verified the incident in a statement issued on Friday.
Ikenga mentioned that the state commissioner of police, Nnaghe Itam, had ordered an intensive manhunt for the gunmen who perpetrated the act.
He said, “The Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Itam, has ordered manhunt operations on gunmen who attacked the police team around 9.20 am on August 9, 2024, at a checkpoint at Omata junction, Nnewi Oba Road.
“The operation, led by the Assistant Commissioner in charge of the 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, a police team has taken over the area; further details shall be communicated.”
