A police officer was killed, and two others sustained injuries on Wednesday when gunmen attacked a patrol team along Asaga Road in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State.
The incident occurred around 7:30 am, with eyewitnesses reporting that the patrol team was ambushed by a group of six armed men. The attackers reportedly killed one officer on the spot, while the injured officers fled into a nearby bush for safety.
Following the attack, officers from the Ohafia Police Division and soldiers from the 14 Brigade launched a joint operation to comb the area and track down the fleeing suspects.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer for Abia State Command, Assistant Superintendent of Police Maureen Chinaka, said, “The picture is not very clear at the moment. I will provide feedback on the situation as soon as possible.”
Investigations into the attack are ongoing, and authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
