Fresh fear has gripped many residents of Enugu metropolis as unknown gunmen on Thursday stormed a police checkpoint in the Independent Layout of the Enugu Capital, killing three policemen on the spot
A source who confirmed the attack said it happened at about 12 noon near the popular Cashew Bus Stop, close to Timber junction in Enugu metropolis.
The policemen were reported to be “On stop and search” when the hoodlums opened fire killing three of them.
It was learnt that there was sparodic shootings during which a trycyclist was reportedly to have sustained gunshot wound.
The gunmen were said to have also kidnapped a woman and her driver who ran into the hoodlums.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe who confirmed the incident said “Information surrounding the incident is still sketchy.
”Meanwhile, manhunt of the hoodlums have been initiated. Further development will be communicated, please”, he stated.
