Gunmen Kill Two Police Officers, Set Station Ablaze

The Divisional Police Station Adani in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State was last Wednesday morning about 2.30 am, attacked by yet to be identified gun-men, leaving two police officers dead and setting facilities at the station ablaze.
Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mohammed Ndatsu Aliyu, has therefore ordered the immediate deployment of the Command’s operational and intelligence assets to identify and apprehend the gunmen, “who without warrant and provocation, violently attacked and set ablaze Adani Police Station today, 21st April, 2021”.
He gave the order during a prompt on-the-spot assessment visit of the Station, alongside Heads of Sister Security Agencies in the State.
Meanwhile, a statement issued in Enugu and signed by the command’s PPRO, ASP Daniel Ndukwe and made available to newsmen said that the unknown assailants, who attacked the Station in their numbers, were resisted by Police Operatives on duty and in the ensuing gun duel, some of the gunmen escaped with gunshot injuries.
“Unfortunately, two of the Policemen were critically wounded and later confirmed dead in the hospital.
“The Commissioner, while commiserating with families and beloved friends of the slained Policemen, who unfortunately paid the ultimate price during the violent attack, called on members of the public to assist the Police with timely and credible information that will aid the quick identification and arrest of the assailants.
“He further urged residents of the State, especially owners of medical facilities, to promptly report to the Police anyone suspected to have gunshot injuries”.

By: Canice Amadi, Enugu