3 police officers wounded in shootout as gunmen attack Anambra Police Observation Point

Three police officers have been reported wounded as unknown gunmen attacked a Police Observation Point in Anambra.

Newsflash Nigeria gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday night along Ekwulobia Expressway.

It was gathered that the gunmen engaged the policemen in a gun duel, during which three officers sustained gunshot injuries.

Meanwhile, Anambra State Police Command has denied that the house of Governor Charles Soludo was attacked.

The Police Spokesman, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, said the house of Governor Charles Soludo was not attacked as being speculated.

“Soludo’s house was not attacked. To set the records straight, the Police observation point along Ekwulobia expressway came under attack late hours of yesterday 14/4/2022.

“The Mobile personnel posted at the point gallantly repelled the attack but unfortunately three of them sustained gunshot injuries during the gun battle with the hoodlums.

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“Following the quick deployment of operatives in the area by the command, calm has since returned in the area.

“Meanwhile Operation is still ongoing. Further details shall be communicated,” he said.

The recent attack followed an attack on Nteje Divisional Police Headquarters in the Oyi Local Government Area of the state.

The attack happened around 3 am on Thursday. One person was said to have been killed in the attack.

Meanwhile, Thursday’s attack occurred after four police officers were reportedly killed by gunmen at another police facility in the state, Atani Divisional Police Divisional Headquarters, on Wednesday.

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