Some gunmen suspected to be armed robbers disguise as masquerades shot dead a policeman near Assemblies of God Church, Oguta Road Onitsha, Anambra at about 10.30 hrs of yesterday August13.
The gunmen, disguised in masquerade costume, also killed a passenger on commercial motorcycle popularly known as Okada and injured the rider.
The gunmen, disguised in masquerade costume, also killed a passenger on commercial motorcycle popularly known as Okada and injured the rider.
It was gathered that the gunmen had stopped near the Church
and on sighting some policemen attached to the church, they opened fire
on them. One officer was killed instantly.
“When the firing became too hot, the policemen abandoned their patrol vehicle and ran away for safety," said an eyewitness.
The attackers made away with the rifle of the slain policeman.
“The gunmen moved to their patrol van and took a gun belonging to the policeman they killed,” he said.
Another eyewitness said, “Gunmen on Okada (motorcycle) shot
a policeman and collected his rifle. They also shot dead an Okada man
while escaping and the passenger he was carrying was injured.
However, Anambra Broadcasting Service corespondent, Odinaka
Nwolisa gathered from eye witnesses that the police officer was
standing opposite the church, when two men in Okada ran onto him, shot
him and made away with his gun.
The gunmen allegedly escaped through Tasia street by Christ the King College, CKC axis.
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Garba Umar, who confirmed the incident said the attack was a robbery.
The Anambra Police Command held a press conference at the
Command headquarters to clarify exactly what happened and debunk the
rumour that the Assemblies of God church was attacked.
Below is the official press release signed by spokesperson for the. Command, Nkiru Nwode.
"Gentlemen of the press, I welcome you all to this press conference today, 13th August, 2017.
I have the authority of the commissioner of police, CP
Garba Baba Umar psc to intimate you on the incident that happened this
afternoon at Oguta road Onitsha.
At about 10.30 hrs of today, men disguise as masquerade attacked policemen on foot patrol, and opened fire on them. The team of
policemen, responded swiftly and arrested one while others on the run
are being trailed and would soon be apprehended.
Unfortunately,one of the police men was critically injured and has since been taken to the hosptial for proper medical care .
CP Garba warns perpetrators and would be perpetrators to
desist from acts of crime as the command will not hesitate to deal with
anyone found committing any crime in Anambra state , in accordance with
the provisions of the law.
He also advised parents to restrain their children and wards from engaging in acts capable of ruining their future.
The Commissioner while imploring Ndi Anambra to assist the
police in its responsibilities of safeguarding the state by reporting
suspicious movements in their localities promptly, promised that the
command will not relent in its drive till all criminals relocate from
the state."
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