Gunmen have killed Shehu Oyibo, a police inspector, and three other persons in Abia State.
The fatalities occurred on Sunday along Ngwa Road after a gunfight between the attackers and a police patrol squad.
Abia police spokesman Maureen Chinaka stated that operatives killed two of the gunmen.
She named the three deceased victims as Chika Godliveth, Onyenaturuchi Jonah, and Eniobong Godsgift Clement.
The statement reads:
“Today, July 21, 2024, at about 1128hrs, police operatives attached to the rapid response squad, Aba, while on patrol along Ngwa Road/Mosque Junction, Aba, were attacked by armed men in an ash-colour Sienna vehicle.”
“The armed men opened fire on the police personnel and they repelled the attack, preventing what could have been a deadlier outcome.”
Chinaka said the remains of the deceased persons have been deposited at the mortuary.
She assured the public of their safety, noting that an investigation into the incident had commenced.
She added:
“Abians are also urged to report any suspicious movements or individuals with bullet injuries to the nearest police station.”
