Police Confirm Killing Of Officers By Unknown Gunmen

The State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two of its officers at Okija Street, Mile 1 Diobu in Port Harcourt metropolis Tuesday night by unknown gunmen.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nnamdi Omoni made the confirmation Wednesday in a statement made available to the media.
According to him, “I can confirm the attack on our men posted to Okija Street on Stop and Search by unknown gunmen last night.
“Two police officers were killed. Investigation has been ordered by the CP. One Toyota Corolla Car with Registration Number Rivers ABU 380 AW used by the attackers was abandoned. One AK47 Rifle belonging to one of the officers carted away.”
Eye witness who spoke under condition of anonymity said the marauders rode in a vehicle and opened fire on sighting the police officers.
The incident was said to have resulted into pandemonium,as passersby and residents of the area scampered for safety on hearing the sound of the gun.
The Police Public Relations Officer said the Commissioner of Police (CP),Eboka Friday had ordered for an investigation into the incident.
The identities of the slain officers were not disclosed as at the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, the State Police Command has deployed over 1,500 police officers to Anambra State ahead of its Saturday’s election.
The command’s spokesperson made this known to newsmen.
He added that the essence of the deployment of the officers was to ensure that a peaceful election is conducted.