Crimes

Police officers killed as gunmen attack Senator Ubah’s convoy

Gunmen have attacked the convoy of the senator representing Anambra South senatorial district, Ifeanyi Ubah, killing an unspecified number of police officers.

It was gathered that the convoy of the senator was attacked on Sunday at Enugwu Ukwu in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.

It was gathered that Ubah was reportedly injured in the attack which some people described as an assassination attempt on the senator.

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The incident was however confirmed by the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, noting that the casualty figure has yet to be ascertained.

“The Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command, CP Echeng Echeng, has today (Sunday) led police operatives to the scene where sporadic shootings took place in Enug-Ukwu.

“Though the details of the incident are still sketchy, operatives are on the ground there as operations are going on and the situation is being monitored. Further details shall be communicated please,” Ikenga stated.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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