February 15, (THEWILL) – Three policemen were yesterday, Monday night shot dead by yet to be identified gunmen at Ezillo axis of the Enugu-Abakaliki Expressway in Ishielu local government area of Ebonyi state.
A source, who preferred anonymity narrated the attack to THEWILL, disclosed that three policemen were shot dead in front of Ishielu police station after they have mounted roadblock on the highway.
According to the source, the policemen were at the roadblock for the routine stop and search operation when the gunmen stormed the place and opened fire on them, killing three of the them.
The attack according to the source was carried out late Monday night when residents of the area were still celebrating their Valentine’s night-out and parties.
THEWILL also gathered that the gunmen were also later repelled as they were unable to gain access into the Police Area Command which is situated inside the Ishielu local government secretariat.
The shooting caused panic and tension within the area as people and shop owners at the Ezillo Junction which is few meters away from the checkpoint, all scampered for safety.
Road users, according to the source, also abandoned their vehicles and ran for their dear lives as the gunmen were said to have operated in a commando-style.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Loverth Odah, confirmed the attack but did not give details of the casualties.
She, however, said that a detachment of police personnel has gone to visit the scene of the incident, adding that the command would give details of the attack after the visit.
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