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JUST IN: Gunmen ambush Police patrol team in Enugu, kill 2 officers

JUST IN: Gunmen ambush Police patrol team in Enugu, kill 2 officers

Gunmen attacked Enugu State on Wednesday evening, killing two police officers and injuring another.

A group of police officers from Operation Restore Peace Enugu were on normal patrol when the incident occurred at around 7:30 pm along the Udi-Ozalla Road.

The slain officers were identified as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Danjuma Joseph and Inspector Abu Elamaje. They were rushed to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Ituku-Ozalla for treatment but were pronounced dead on arrival.

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Inspector Udeme Udomeng, who also sustained bullet wounds, was treated and discharged from the hospital.

A police source who confirmed the attack added that efforts were on to apprehend the fleeing suspects.

“MINE and other command tactical teams reinforced at area of incident on cordon and search operation for possible arrest of suspects. Further development shall be communicated,” the source said.

The police have yet to comment on the development officially.

JUST IN: Gunmen ambush Police patrol team in Enugu, kill 2 officers

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