In Enugu State, gunmen killed two officers of the Police Mobile Force while injuring another.
The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday along the Udi-Ozalla Road, while the Operation Restore Peace Enugu squad was on normal patrol.
According to our source, the officers who were killed were Danjuma Joseph, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), and Inspector Abu Elamaje. They purportedly were hurried to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Ituku-Ozalla for treatment but were unable to make it. Doctors on the scene verified the pair’s death.
We also learned that their remains were sent to the hospital morgue for post-mortem examination, while Inspector Udeme Udomeng was treated and released.
The police source further stated that efforts were being made to catch the fleeing criminals.
According to the command, “MINE and other command tactical teams reinforced at the scene of the incident on cordon and search operations for possible suspect arrests.” “Future developments will be communicated.”
At the time of reporting this story, the police had yet to comment on the occurrence.