- Tragedy struck anear Umuahia South local government area (LGA) secretariat in Ubakala, Abia state, on Sunday, November 17
- The gunmen ambushed and attacked police officers killing an inspector who was providing security for a federal lawmaker
- The state police spokesperson, Maureen Chinaka, provided more details about the tragic incident and the escaped persons
Tactical teams have been deployed to track down the fleeing suspects.
Photo credit: Nigeria Police ForceSource: Facebook”The officers were in a Police Toyota Hilux vehicle after accompanying and dropping off the Honorable in Umuahia. On their way, near Umuahia South Local Government Area Secretariat in Ubakala, their vehicle was intercepted by armed men dressed in black attire, operating in a Toyota Corolla with tinted windows. The assailants blocked the path of the police vehicle and opened fire. Tragically, Insp. Bala Mohammed sustained multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene. Insp Dunna Jatau and the driver escaped the attack.”Gunmen kill policeman in Edo
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