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Gunmen Invade Anambra Communities, Kill Scores Of Policemen, Soldiers

  • Masked gunmen have reportedly killed unspecified number of policemen and soldiers in different locations in Anambra State.
  • The policemen were reported to have been killed in Neni, Anaocha Local Government Area at a checkpoint, while the soldiers were reportedly killed at an outpost in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area, both of Anambra State.

Masked gunmen have reportedly killed unspecified number of policemen and soldiers in different locations in Anambra State on Thursday

The policemen were reported to have been killed in Neni, Anaocha Local Government Area at a checkpoint, while the soldiers were reportedly killed at an outpost in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area, both of Anambra State.

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According to sources, the gunmen also set ablaze a police van in Neni, and carted away arms belonging to the late policemen, while in Awkuzu, the felled soldiers also lost their weapons to the attackers.

The spokesperson for Anambra State Police Command, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, said the command had received the report and was working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incidents.

“We are still working and trailing the news; I hope to get back to you soon, when the details are complete,” he said.

 

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