By BARBARA KALU, Abakaliki-
No fewer than four persons were killed on Tuesday’s attack on the facility of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the state.
It was learnt that the security agencies killed two of the gunmen, while others escaped with injuries at the incident that occurred at Ntezi.
Meanwhile, The Ebonyi State Police Command have confirmed the incident to newsmen in the State
Spokesperson of the command, DSP Loveth Odah, said: “Too bad, one of the officers and a patient at the NDLEA rehabilitation center were also killed.
“The security agencies are still searching the bush to get some of the gunmen, who were injured,” she said.
The spokesperson added that two riffles and other ammunitions were recovered from the attackers.
“Other items recovered include: 140 rounds of K2 ammunition, 36 rounds of GPMG live ammunition, 30 rounds of Ak 47 rounds of ammunition, a 4 Runner jeep, motorcycles, military and police uniforms, charms amongst others,” she said.
An Officer of NDLEA, who preferred anonymity, also said four persons were killers in the attack.
“Security agencies repelled the attack on our office, located at Ntezi, Ishíelu local government area of the state around 2pm on Tuesday,” the Officer said. (NAN)
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