Again, gunmen kill 2 policemen, cart away guns in Abia

Again, gunmen kill 2 policemen, cart away guns in Abia

Two policemen were reportedly slain by gunmen on Tuesday evening, causing pandemonium in Aba, the capital city of Abia State and its commercial hub.

The incident, it was gathered, happened at the popular SAMECK junction linking road users and visitors to the popular shoe market, Old Express and Ariaria International market respectively.

Recall that policemen were killed at the same spot where yet-to-be-identified gunmen attacked and killed four men in a commercial bus believed to be taskforce members of the government four months ago.

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It was gathered the police team reportedly providing escort to a State Government official that was on a visit in the area was caught unawares as the attackers also made away with guns belonging to the deceased policemen.

Sources in the area said the gunmen apparently had been monitoring the team and decided to launch the attack at the busy junction. which also provided them an easy route of escape, taking advantage of the busy and rowdiness of the area

Sources told our correspondent that the incident occurred at 5 pm when traders and customers were scampering to leave the Ariaria International Market, forcing them to abandon their wares on the road while some who had boarded vehicles and tricycles hopped out to scamper for safety.

Abia Police spokesman ASP Maureen Chinaka was yet to respond to text messages as of the time time of filing this report.

Again, gunmen kill 2 policemen, cart away guns in Abia