Rising Insecurity: How Gunmen Kill Police Inspector, Three Civilians In Aba | #NwokeukwuMascot
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Confirming the incident in a statement on Sunday evening, the spokesperson for the command, ASP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, said the operatives repelled the attack, killing two of the gunmen while others escaped with bullet wounds.
Chinaka said that in the ensuing exchange of gunfire, three civilians were killed by stray bullets from the assailants.
The statement read, “Today, July 21, 2024, at about 1128hrs, police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Aba, Abia State Command, while on patrol along Ngwa Road by Mosque junction, Aba, were attacked by armed men assailants in an ash-colored Sienna vehicle.
"The armed men opened fire on the police personnel, and the operatives repelled the attack, preventing what could have been a deadlier outcome.
"However, during the exchange of gunfire, two of the assailants were neutralized, while others escaped with various degrees of bullet injuries.
"Unfortunately, a police officer, Inspector Shehu Oyibo, three civilians who were later identified as Chika Godliveth 'm', Onyenaturuchi Jonah 'm' 32 years old, from Item, in Bende L.G.A of Abia State, and Eniobong Godsgift Clement 'f', 18 years old, from Akwa Ibom State were killed by bullets from the assailants.”
According to the police spokesperson, the bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the mortuary, while an investigation is ongoing to arrest the fleeing hoodlums.
"The public are assured to go about their lawful activities without fear, as officers have been deployed to strategic locations in the state to ensure the protection of life and property.
“Abians are also urged to report any suspicious movements or individuals with bullet injuries to the nearest police station,” she said.
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