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Gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint in Nachi, Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, killing two policemen.
The officers were conducting a stop and search on the axis when the incident took place on Tuesday.
Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the attack in a statement issued on Wednesday.
Although it is unclear what ensued, the police spokesman said the State Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation that will lead to fishing out the assailants.
“Full-scale investigation that will lead to fishing out of the assailants has commenced. Further development will be communicated, please,” he said.
A Growing Trend
Tuesday’s incident is the latest in a growing trend of attacks on police stations and security personnel in the South East region of the country.
Over the weekend, gunmen went on a rampage in different parts of the region, killing people and destroying properties.
Three days ago, a police officer and two civilians were killed in an attack at the Ukaegbu Junction by Ezeiweka Road, Awada Obosi Layout in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state.
