Gunmen kill two policemen in Rivers, injure others

By Davies Iheamnachor

Unidentified gunmen have killed two policemen and injured three others in Rivers State.

The incident happened on Monday night around Mbodo Village, Aluu Community, Ikwere Local Government Area of the state.

It was gathered that the victims were on a stop-and-search operation when the assailants swooped on them and gunned down the two victims.

It was gathered that the killers were driving in a car and were stopped by the police operatives, and that the bandits, on stopping, opened fire on the officers mounting the road.

It was learned that two of the cops died at the spot, while two others who had bullet wounds were rushed to the hospital

Confirming the development on Wednesday, the Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, Blessing Agabe, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, said the Command has opened a full-scale investigation into the incident.

Agabe said: “Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, promptly visited the crime scene to assess the situation firsthand.

“He also interviewed the officer who survived the attack and proceeded to the hospital, where he visited the injured officer currently receiving medical attention.

“The Commissioner has directed a comprehensive investigation into the incident and reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that the perpetrators are identified, apprehended and brought to justice.”