Anambra: Three Killed As Gunmen Attack Another Police Station

The Awada Police Station near Obosi in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State was attacked by gunmen in the early hours of Monday, with three feared dead.

Per reports, the hoodlums invaded the police facility around 2:18 am and gunfire between them and the operatives on duty ensued where three of the assailants were shot and killed.

The latest attack comes barely 24 hours after the attack on the 3-3 Police Divisional Office in Oyi LGA, where about six people lost their lives.

A source who shared details of the latest incident disclosed that the gunmen started shooting sporadically as they approached the police station, with sounds of gunshots piercing the air for hours.

“Again, in the early hours of today, these hoodlums made another deadly attempt to burn down Awada Police Station, near Obosi, Anambra State.

“The hoodlums were repelled by gallant security personnel with three members of the gang taken down after a hot exchange of gun battle”, the source shared.

It was further gathered that two AK-47s were recovered with the vehicles used for the operation by the gang.