Three policemen have been shot dead after being attacked by unknown gunmen at a Police checkpoint in Agu Eze amaogudu, Abiriba, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State.
The dead policemen
have been identified as identified Inspector Austin Ugwu, Inspector Longinus
Ugochukwu, PC Ama Ifeanyi.
Deputy Governor of
Abia State, Rt Hon Ude Oko Chukwu who visited the community, assurred them of
protection. He also called for community vigilance and support to security
agents while addressing residents of the community at Orie Akwa square.
He said;
“The government is
saddened by the unfortunate attack of this morning which led to the loss of
lives of police officers at Agu Eze checkpoint and my boss, Governor Ikpeazu,
on receiving the news asked me to come here and assure you that we will do everything
possible to apprehend the perpetrators of the dastardly act and protect Ndi
Abiriba and all law abiding people in the state.
“We call on you to
maintain vigilance in order to fish out criminals and hoodlums who may want to
come here to attack innocent people as they go about their their legitimate
businesses.
“Government will
give you all the necessary support and we have spoken to the security
authorities to avoid indiscriminate arrests but ensure a painstaking
investigation that will ensure that only those responsible for the dastardly
act are brought to justice as quickly as possible.”
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