By BARBARA KALU, Awka –
Unknown gunmen on Thursday attacked a police checkpoint in Isuofia, on the Ekwulobia Igboukwu Road in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra.
Isuofia, which is the home to the Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has been under attacked by assailants in recent times.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed this in a statement on Friday, said on three policemen on duty sustained gunshot injuries, but no death was recorded.
“The Mobile Police personnel posted to the point gallantry repelled the attack, unfortunately three of them sustained gunshot injuries during the gun battle with the hoodlums.
“Following the quick deployment of operatives in the area by the Command, calm has since returned to the area,’’ he said.
Ikenga said police were still hunting for the assailants.
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