She stated that one of the gunmen was killed and two AK-47 rifles as well as other incriminating items were recovered.
The statement reads: “At 0300hrs of today, 24th October 2021 yet to be identified gunmen suspected to be members of proscribed IPOB/ESN numbering about thirty-five (35) attacked Unwana Divisional Headquarters in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, shooting sporadically at the policemen on duty, who immediately repelled the attackers, in the gun battle that ensued.”
Police further added that “one of the hoodlums was killed and two AK-47 rifles/other incriminating items were recovered while others escaped with bullet wound injuries.”
“Regrettably, one Police Inspector attached to the Division was fatally wounded. The Police Facility/Operational vehicles are intact.
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Ebonyi State Command, CP Aliyu Garba psc has embarked on, and on the spot assessment of the Division and has also ordered a manhunt on the fleeing hoodlums.
“The CP appeals to law-abiding citizens of the State to promptly volunteer useful information that will assist the Command in the investigation.”
