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Police officer and three civilians k!lled as gunmen attack patrol team in Abia

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Last updated: July 22, 2024 7:11 am
Godson Published July 22, 2024
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A police Inspector attached to the Rapid Response Squad and three civilians, including a teenage girl, have been k!lled as gunmen attacked a police patrol team in Aba, Abia State.

The gunmen who operated in a Toyota Sienna bus were said to have opened fire on a police patrol team along Mosque street by Ngwa road on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

The spokesperson of the command, ASP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, who confirmed the incident in a statement said the operatives repelled the attack, k!lling two of the gunmen while others escaped with bullet wounds.

However, in the ensuing exchange of gunfire, three civilians were killed by stray bullets from the assailants.

“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 statement read.

“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

“Bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the mortuary, while 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.”

Police officer and three civilians k!lled as gunmen attack patrol team in Abia

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