Tension In Anambra As Gunmen Bomb Police Station, Kill Officers In Fresh Attack
Gunmen attacked the Ogidi Police Station in Anambra State’s Idemili North Local Government Area, killing three officers.
According to sources, the attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday.
Tochukwu Ikenga, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed the incident and stated that more security personnel had been deployed in the area.
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Ikenga said,” Anambra State Police Command has reinforced security in the Idemili North area of the State following the attack on the Ogidi area command in the early hours of today(Saturday) 18/2/2023, where three police operatives paid the supreme price.
“The hoodlums started shooting sporadically on approaching the area command and threw IEDs and petrol bombs, gaining entrance. Unfortunately, the buildings in the police facility were affected.
“However, the Command observed with grave concern the loss of life and valuables as a result of this attack, calls for calm as the police are resolute in depriving these criminal elements of the space, they desire to perpetrate their evil acts and enhance the safety of life and property in the state.”
