Unknown gunmen have attacked the Iwollo Oghe, Ezeagu Police Division in Enugu state, killing at least four officers.

According to reports, the unknown gunmen who invaded the station at early hour of Tuesday, 25th May, 2021 killed four policemen and burnt down the station.

It was learnt that the building and vehicles parked in the station were razed while the gunmen carted away their ammunition.

All the suspects under detention in the station were reportedly freed by the hoodlums.

“Unknown Gunmen attacked a police station in my local government area (Ezeagu, Enugu State) and killed four policemen. One of them happened to be my kinsman. It has been mourning in my council and community,” a source said.

Meanwhile, the Enugu police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe confirming the attack, disclosed that Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Ndatsu Aliyu, who visited the scene for on the spot assessment have ordered for intense discreet investigation to fish out the assailants and their cohorts.

The statement reads; “The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mohammed Ndatsu Aliyu, this morning, led members of his management team and Operational/Tactical Commanders to Iwollo Police Division for on-the-spot assessment, following attack on the Division by yet-to-be identified gunmen at about 0400hrs of today, 25/05/2021.

“The hoodlums, who came to the Station in their numbers, opened fire on Police Operatives on duty, but were gallantly resisted and in the ensuing gun duel, several of the assailants escaped with bullet injuries. Unfortunately, four (4) of the Operatives, who sustained severe gunshot injuries were later confirmed dead in the hospital, while parts of the Station was set ablaze by the assailants.

“Meanwhile, the Commissioner, while condoling family members and close friends of the Policemen, who unfortunately paid the ultimate price in the line of duty; has ordered the intensification of already launched discreet investigation to fish out the assailants and their cohorts”.