A Police officer was been reportedly killed as gunmen attacked an anti-cult squad at a security facility in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State
NigeriaCrime.com gathered that the gunmen invaded the place at about 11 pm on Thursday, in large numbers, using three vehicles, a Toyota Highlander, a Toyota Sienna and a Toyota Corolla car.
Although the reason for the attack is yet unknown, sources said the invading gunmen attack immediately opened fire on the security operatives which led to the exchange of gunfire.
It will be recalled that a similar incident had occurred on Wednesday night in the area when members of the state vigilante service bumped into suspected cultists, where one of the vigilante operatives was reportedly killed in a shootout.
Confirming the incident in a statement, the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, said huge security operatives were deployed in the area immediately after the command got the information about the attack.
“Our men were moved there immediately, and they were able to combat the gunmen, and also recovered some improvised explosive devices, IED, which have not been used.
“Our men stood their ground and were able to ward off the attackers. The men came in their numbers, using three vehicles. One Toyota Highlander, one Toyota Sienna and a Corolla car.
“Because of the deployment of our men, the attackers were not able to harm the level that they expected. They had to flee.
“Meanwhile, we lost one Police operative in the attack. He was hit by a bullet from the attackers. Also, because of the petrol bomb used by the attackers, one of the buildings in the formation was affected by the fire.
“As I speak to you, there is a massive police operation going on in the area now, and we are calling on members of the public to trust us with information.
“People should come forth with information that can help us apprehend these culprits, and we promise that every information given to us will be treated with a high level of confidentiality.”