Olayomi Koiki

ABA, Nigeria – A police inspector and three civilians were killed by gunmen on Sunday morning in Aba, Abia State, South-East Nigeria, the Abia State Police Command said.

In a Sunday statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, Commissioner of Police, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie said,: “Today, July 21, 2024, at about 1128hrs,  police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad Aba, Abia State Command, while on patrol along Ngwa Road by Mosque junction, Aba, were attacked by armed men in an ash-coloured Sienna vehicle. The armed men opened fire on the police personnel, and the operatives repelled the attack, preventing what could have been a deadlier outcome.

“However, during the exchange of gunfire, two of the assailants were neutralised, while others escaped with various degrees of bullet injuries. Unfortunately, a police officer, Inspector Shehu Oyibo,  three civilians who were later identified as Chika Godliveth ‘M’, Onyenaturuchi Jonah ‘M’ 32 years old, from Item, in Bende L.G.A of Abia State, and Eniobong Godsgift Clement ‘F’, 18 years old, from Akwa Ibom State were killed by bullets from the assailants.”

According to Ms Chinaka, bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the mortuary, while an investigation is ongoing to arrest the fleeing hoodlums.

She advised the public to go about their lawful activities without fear, “as officers have been deployed to strategic locations in the state to ensure the protection of life and property.”

“Abians are also urged to report any suspicious movement or individual with bullet injuries to the nearest police station”, the police advised.

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