Gunmen attack Ojoto Police Station in Anambra State, kill inspector.

 

About 15 Gunmen attacked Ojoto Police Station on Thursday, in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.

One Inspector of Police was reportedly killed in the attack.

According to information obtained from one of the policemen, he said 

“The hoodlums zoomed off when our men(police) fought back and warded them off. They came in three Sienna vehicles.”

When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu, said he would not want to speak on the matter until after visiting the place.

He said, “I’m planning to visit the area. I will not respond until after visiting the place.”

A senior Police officer in the state who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed the incident.

He said, “We lost one Inspector today again. The state Police Commissioner, Chris Owolabi, is preparing to visit the area.”