Three police officers were killed by gunmen in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The operatives were killed on Saturday when gunmen attacked the Police Station.
The Anambra State Police Command Spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement, noting that the gunmen arrived in their numbers and shot sporadically, gaining access into the police facility while attacking buildings with improvised bombs.
He said, “The hoodlums started shooting sporadically on approaching the area command and threw IEDs (improvised explosive devices) and petrol bombs into the premises, before gaining entrance.
“Unfortunately, the buildings in the police facility were affected.
“The Command observed with grave concern the loss of lives and valuables as a result of this attack. We call for calm as the police are resolute in depriving these criminal elements of the space, they desire to perpetrate their evil acts and enhance the safety of life and property in the state.
“Anambra State Police Command has reinforced security in the Idemili North area of the State, following the attack.
“The incident happened at the Ogidi area command in the early hours of today 18/2/2023, where three police operatives paid the supreme price.
“Meanwhile, the incident is being accessed and Police operations are still ongoing,” the statement added.