Gunmen Kill 2 Policemen in Enugu

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Gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint in Enugu State, killing two officers.

The incident reportedly occurred at a checkpoint in Nachi, Oji River Local Government Area of the state.

The victims reportedly died on the spot.

Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, who confirmed the attack, said the command had commenced an action to track down the killers of the cops.

“Full-scale investigation that will lead to fishing out of the assailants has commenced. Further development will be communicated, please,” he said.

This attack occured a few weeks after a similar incident claimed the lives of four policemen in the Amaechi Awkunanaw area of the state.