Not less that 6 policemen were shot dead Wednesday when yet-to-be identified gunmen attacked a checkpoint in Obeagu-Amechi Community in Enugu South LGA
Many passersby were also said to have been killed by stray bullets in the ensuing gun duel even as police were said to have repelled the attackers.
According to eyewitnesses, the attack which started at about 5:30pm on Wednesday lasted till 7pm.
The heavy gun battle led to the death of several bystanders and commuters while others sustained various degrees of injury.
It was also learnt that the Police at Amagunze who were promptly alerted laid ambush on the fleeing gunmen, killing some of them.
When contacted, the police spokesman in Enugu, Mr Daniel Ndukwe said “Information surrounding the shooting incidents in the evening hours of today, 21/07/2021, where Police Operatives were allegedly attacked by yet-to-be identified gunmen at checkpoints in Obeagu-Amechi in Enugu South LGA and Amagunze in Nkanu East LGA are still sketchy.
He however, noted that preliminary investigations have commenced and further development will be communicated.
How did Enugu State of all places get to the present situation?