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THE Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Ikioye Orutugu, has confirmed the shooting to death of two police operatives, said to be returning from an official assignment in Orumba North LGA of the state.
Orutugu told newsmen in his office in Awka, on Monday, that the command had commenced investigation into the incident, which occurred on Sunday night.
Narrating the incident, he said: “A team of police officers was returning from an assignment, when they were ambushed by gunmen who opened fire on them.
“In the process, we lost two of them.
“The command has been working on the matter since Sunday night and has intensified efforts to track down those responsible for the attack.”
The state police boss promised to visit the scene of the incident to assess the situation and strategise with other security agencies on measures to prevent similar attacks in the state.
He advised motorists and the public to be cautious and avoid approaching unauthorised checkpoints that are not manned by identifiable police personnel and official police vehicles.
“Whenever you approached a checkpoint without police vehicles or clear police identification, you should exercise caution.
“Either turn back and alert the nearest police formation or immediately contact the police for assistance,” he said.
An unidentified commercial tricycle operator, who claimed to have witnessed the incident in a voice note, said he was riding along the road when he suddenly heard gunshots ahead of him.
In the viral online post, he said, “I quickly abandoned my keke (tricycle) and ran inside the bush for safety.
“After a while, I came out, carried my keke and continued my journey before I got to the spot where the incident happened.
“I later saw two policemen lying on the road and their van parked by the road. (NAN)
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