How Gunmen Killed Two Policemen In Anambra

Details of how unidentified gunmen attacked a police checkpoint at the Idemili-Obosi Interchange on the Onitsha-Owerri Road, Anambra State, on Saturday, killing two policemen and burning their patrol vehicle has emerged.

It was gathered that about 10 policemen were at the checkpoint when the incident happened.

There was free movement of vehicles at the spot on Sunday as the remains of the cops were said to have been removed and deposited in a morgue.

An eyewitness who identified himself simply as Okwuchukwu, said the police checkpoint created gridlock in the road.

He said, “The traffic almost got to Upper Iweka Junction. At a point, it became a no movement situation on both lanes of the road.

“I was in the traffic when we suddenly heard gunshots and before you knew it, everybody, including the policemen, started running. They shot two policemen dead and burnt their vehicle.”

Another witness who did not mention her name, said, “This place was brutal on Saturday. I think their targets were the policemen who mounted a checkpoint, which caused a horrific traffic situation on both lanes.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu, who confirmed the incident said two policemen were killed.

“What happened on Saturday around 5.20 pm along the Obosi Idemili flyover is an example of the price we pay as police officers in service to the nation and humanity.

“Three of the armed men were demobilized, while two police personnel paid the supreme price. The police also recovered the rifles of the slain officers. A Lexus SUV, one of the operational vehicles of the armed hoodlums, was also recovered. The operation is still ongoing. Further details shall be communicated.

“The Anambra State Police Command is firm and the personnel are more motivated in providing security services until the current security concern is reduced to the barest minimum and overcome.”