Gunmen have killed two police officers in an Enugu State community.
The death of the officers was confirmed in a statement on Saturday by the Enugu State Police Command.
The statement made available by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, in Enugu, said the two gallant officers died from bullet wound injuries sustained after a gunfight with yet-to-be identified gunmen.
According to Ndukwe, the gallant officers were attacked while on duty at Nkpamte community of Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area (LGA) on June 2.
He said, “At about 12 noon of June 2, 2022, yet-to-be identified gunmen attacked and fatally wounded two policemen, at Nkpamte community of Igbo-Eze North LGA, after a gunfight.
“The police officers were immediately moved to the hospital, but were unfortunately confirmed dead by doctors on duty.”
Ndukwe said investigation and manhunt of the criminal elements had commenced.