By Our Reporter
Iwollo Oghe Police Station in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State came under attack on Tuesday as gunmen killed four officers.
The officers died of gunshot wounds sustained in a gun duel while trying to repel the attack.
The Commissioner of Police in the State, Mohammed Ndatsu disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
He added that several of the gunmen however escaped with bullet injuries.
“The hoodlums, who came to the Station in their numbers, opened fire on Police Operatives on duty, but were vehemently resisted, and in the ensuing gun duel, several of the assailants escaped with bullet injuries.
“Unfortunately, four (4) of the Operatives, who sustained severe gunshot injuries, were later confirmed dead in the hospital, while parts of the Station was set ablaze by the assailants,” he said.
The Commissioner of Police also led members of his management team and Operational/Tactical Commanders to the police station for an on-the-spot assessment.
