Enugu police confirm death of two officers from bullet wounds by unknown gunmen
The Police Command in Enugu State has confirmed the death of two officers from bullet wound injuries sustained after a gunfight with yet-to-be identified gunmen in an Enugu community.
In a statement by the Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, in Enugu on Saturday, the command said that the officers confronted the yet-to-be identified gunmen who attacked them while on duty at Nkpamte community of Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area (LGA) on June 2.
“At about 12 noon of June 2, 2022, yet-to-be identified gunmen attacked and fatally wounded two policemen, at Nkpamte community of Igbo-Eze North LGA, after a gunfight.
“The police officers were immediately moved to the hospital, but were unfortunately confirmed dead by doctors on duty,” he said.
The police spokesperson said that investigation and manhunt of the criminal elements had commenced, adding that “The Command will further communicate development on the matter,” he said.
(NAN)
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