It was reported that some gunmen attacked the police team at Tenant Road junction by East Street on 2nd May, in retaliation for their kingpin that was gunned down by the police on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

According to report, the police on sighting the hoodlums allegedly fled and during an exchange of gunfire, the gunmen overpowered the ASP, popularly known as ‘Agbalagba’, and cut off his head.

A Correspondent reported that the criminals ran away with the dead policeman’s uniform and gun.

Similarly, a resident of the area, who wished to be anonymous said the incident inflicted fear on the people who reside in Ndoki Street, Etche Road, Ngwu Road, Ulasi Road and Akpu Road respectively. This is because the gunmen were said to have threatened to attack residents of the area and more police officers .

However, the resident noted that from what they heard, “the criminal have declared war on them and the police.

Also, a retired police officer, who spoke to the press on anonymity, affirm that with the threat to attack more policemen in Aba, it is time for the Inspector General of Police, the Commissioner of Police and other security heads in the city to pay attention to the things happening in Ndiegoro, area link with Ogbor- Hill precisely.