BREAKING: Confusion, Continuous Shooting as Gunmen Attack Anambra Police Checkpoint

• There was confusion at the police checkpoint along the Onitsha-Owerri expressway in Anambra on Tuesday, November 8
• This was as some gunmen attacked officers stationed at the checkpoint, and some persons are feared dead
• The attack forced commercial bus drivers to completely desert the major expressway which used to be busy on a normal day
• However, the police command in the state is yet to confirm the attack or speak on whether any casualty was recorded

Anambra - A gang of gunmen on Tuesday, November 8, attacked a police checkpoint along the Onitsha- Owerri expressway in Anambra.

After the attack, some persons are reportedly feared dead while others are said to be injured, The Nation reports.

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It was gathered that the attack, launched by the gang around the Ihiala-Uli axis in the Ihiala local government area, forced commuters to run for their safety while the armed criminals were shooting continuously.

In fact, commercial bus operators have abandoned the expressway following the life-threatening incident.

Anambra police dispatch special squad

The development was confirmed by an officer who spoke with the newspaper in confidence, although the police command in Anambra is yet to release an official statement on the attack.

The officer was quoted saying:

"I’ve not heard of any death but I can tell you there were casualties during the gun battle.”

He added that Echeng Echeng, the police commissioner in Anambra, has dispatched a special squad to Ihiala to arrest the situation.

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Security operatives kill 3 gunmen in southeast state

Meanwhile, security operatives in Anambra state on Wednesday, November 2, killed three gunmen during a duel.

The incident reportedly took place at Umunze, Orumba South local government area.

Legit.ng gathered that the gunmen had different charms on their bodies, including legs, necks, waists and hands.

The gunmen were said to be part of the group killing innocent citizens around the Orumba area.

One of the senior police officers in the Anambra state command reportedly confirmed the incident, The Nation stated.

The unnamed senior police officer was cited as saying that a combined team of the Police and Military carried out the operation around 4:30 pm.

Source: Legit.ng